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Diana Shnaider to face Zhu Lin for Thailand Open title

Zhu will play for her second straight title in Hua Hin, while 19-year-old Shnaider is playing her second career WTA singles final.

ByAssociated Press

Published Feb 03, 2024

MATCH POINT: L. Zhu def. Y. Wang; Thailand Open SF

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HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — Diana Shnaider of Russia will face defending champion Zhu Lin of China for the Thailand Open title after both players secured straight-set wins Saturday.

The 19-year-old Shnaider, in her fourth semifinal appearance in seven months, caused an upset by defeating third-seeded Wang Xinyu of China 6-2, 7-6(5). Zhu beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-2.

The teenager is seeking her first WTA Tour title after losing her maiden final to Ons Jabeur in Ningbo, China, last September.

"It feels amazing to reach my second tour final," the former North Carolina State student said. "I have had good matches against amazing opponents this week. Every time you are in the final, it's a new memory that you're going to keep for your whole career."

The second-seeded Zhu, who hasn't dropped a set to reach Sunday's final, used her consistent backcourt game to outhit her compatriot.

"I've known Yafan since childhood. I'm really happy to see her back on tour and happy that we always push each other to be a better player," said the 30-year-old Zhu, whose only WTA title came on this court a year ago.