Alexandrova Triumphs Over Shnaider at 2025 Ningbo Open Tennis Tournament
In a thrilling semi-final at the 2025 Ningbo Open, Ekaterina Alexandrova emerged victorious against Diana Shnaider. The No. 4 seed Alexandrova defeated Shnaider, the No. 7 seed, with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This win secures her a spot in the final match, where she will face Kazakh player Elena Rybakina.
Match Highlights
- Winner: Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Score: 6-3, 6-4
- Opponent: Diana Shnaider
- Location: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo
Previous Rounds
Throughout the tournament, Alexandrova, currently ranked No. 10, showcased her skills by defeating:
- McCartney Kessler (USA) – 6-3, 6-3
- Yue Yuan (China) – 6-3, 6-3
On the other side, Shnaider, ranked No. 19, progressed through the tournament by beating:
- Lin Zhu (China) – 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
- Karolina Muchova (Czech Republic) – 2-6, 6-1, 6-2
- Xiyu Wang (China) – 7-5, 6-3
Finals Preview
The final match promises to be exciting as Alexandrova is set to go head-to-head with Elena Rybakina, the No. 3 seed. In the other semi-final, Rybakina defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2, to reach the finals of this prestigious tournament.
The 2025 Ningbo Open is part of the WTA 500 series, featuring a total prize pool of USD 1,064,510, showcasing top talent in women’s tennis.
