Diana Shnaider achieved a career-best win by defeating world No 2 Gauff, marking her first victory over a top 10 ranked player. This victory also propelled her into the quarter-finals of a WTA 1000 Series event for the first time in her career.
Reflecting on her success, Shnaider expressed her excitement for the upcoming tournaments and described her season as wonderful. She also highlighted her recent achievements, including winning three titles on different surfaces and being the youngest player to do so since Caroline Wozniacki in 2009.
It’s been a wonderful season and I’m very excited for the upcoming tournaments.
Diana Shnaider on her 2024 season
Shnaider emphasized her determination to continue improving and working on her game with her team, acknowledging that there is still room for growth. Despite her recent success, she knows she has a long journey ahead to reach the top ranks in the sport.
“It’s like a puzzle, it’s coming all together” – Shnaider on her recent success
Shnaider credited her recent success to gaining more experience by participating in high-level tournaments and competing against top players like Coco. She likened her journey to a puzzle where all the pieces are coming together to propel her towards more achievements.
In her upcoming quarter-final match, Shnaider will face sixth seed Liudmila Samsonova, a player she has previously defeated. With 15 wins in her last 17 singles matches, Shnaider is a player to watch out for as she prepares for the final Grand Slam of the season in New York.
