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(November 4, 2024, Hong Kong) A final crescendo of fireworks marked the crowning of a triumphant Diana Shnaider who joins an illustrious list of winners in clinching the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 title. The world No.14 and tournament top seed proved simply too powerful for Katie Boulter, overcoming Britain’s No.1 in sweeping imperiously to the title 6-1, 6-2, in front of her supporting family, winning what is her fourth WTA singles title in a stellar break-out year for the 20 year old. The newly crowned champion had plenty of support of her own however, as an enthusiastic crowd roared their appreciation of her outstanding game as she served out the final set. “I feel amazing!” declared a delighted Shnaider. “It’s great to win a trophy in front of my whole family who are all here supporting me.  I have also received such incredible support from all you fans,…

Diana Shnaider's trophy-laden breakout season has been gilded in glory as the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 champion on Sunday. A simply sensational 6-1, 6-2 showing over No.2 seed Katie Boulter means the 20-year-old has lifted a fourth WTA tile this campaign. Only Iga Swiatek (five) and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka (four) have captured more. "It's nice to be in that company," said Shnaider. "I will definitely push harder to be on the same stage as them, to win more tournaments and at even higher categories. That's the future, this year I did an amazing job. "Next year, everyone will be getting ready, knowing my game, 'Oh she's tough,' stuff like that. But it's important for me to play against the best in the world. Even if there are a lot of losses I'll be as positive as possible, just keep building my game, my mentality, my…

Last September in Ningbo, China, Diana Shnaider and Katie Boulter practised together for the very first time. First impressions were mutually very positive, impressed by each other's game and work ethic. 14 months on they are the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 top two seeds, ready to do battle in Sunday's final. Shnaider has accomplished the extraordinary feat of three different WTA titles this season on three different surfaces. Boulter has been champion too in San Diego and Nottingham. Two of the season's brightest stars have the chance to toast their campaign with one last trophy lift. "It's so nice that we get the No.1 and No.2 seed against each other in the final, it's not very often you see this. It's going to be our first match playing each other. I'll just try my best and we’ll fight to the end," stated Shnaider, having outplayed defending champion…

A sold-out crowd were treated to Box Office battles at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 as the top two seeds Diana Shnaider and Katie Boulter surged into Sunday's final. Shnaider gained revenge for two recent defeats at the hands of Leylah Fernandez, dominating the defending champion 6-4, 6-2. British No.1 Katie Boulter blazed into her third WTA final of the year with a never back down 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 triumph over No.6 seed Yuan Yue. Both Shnaider and Fernandez came out swinging and it was the world No.14 who landed the telling blows. At 5-4 the 20-year-old's capabilities on the run dazzled as the top seed pressed Fernandez to go for broke. Stepping in on every shot, Shnaider had too much firepower in her locker. There was plenty of finesse too, Shnaider saving the best till last, by canvassing the net, lunging right, to clip a last-ditch…

(November 2, 2024, Hong Kong) Taking a break from all the mega-event tennis match action at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, Tournament Director, two-time Grand Slam champion China tennis legend Li Na, and the tournament’s very special VIP guest, four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No.1 Naomi Osaka took in many of the sights and cultural experiences to be enjoyed in Hong Kong. Appreciating the city’s rich cultural scene, Li Na and Naomi visited Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District to visit the impressive Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ Museum. The pair enjoyed a personal tour, conducted by Mr. Brian Yuen, Deputy Director of Hong Kong Palace Museum Operation and Museum Associate Curator Dr. Shengyu Wang, of the museum’s historic “Origins of Chinese Civilization’ exhibition*. Director Ms. Suhanya Raffel and Lead Curator of Design and Architecture Ikko Yokoyama of the M+ Museum guided Li Na and Naomi…

The silverware showdown is well within reach at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with a stellar semi-finals Saturday on offer at Victoria Park. It doesn't get much better than this at any level. Top seed Diana Shnaider, one of the players of the season, takes on the defending champion Leylah Fernandez. On top of that, No.2 seed Katie Boulter will look to continue her rich vein of form in a final four bout with world No.45 Yuan Yue. Who will rise to the occasion in Causeway Bay? Shnaider, who needed three sets to hurdle Suzan Lamens in the quarter-finals, has already lifted three WTA titles in 2024, hence her sharp ranking rise up to a career-high No.14. Well, Fernandez claimed the victory in both previous duels, with 6-1, 6-4 on the Cincinnati scoreboard back in August, prior to a thrilling 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-3 win last month…

Only four world-class talents remain in the trophy hunt at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024. The semi-final lines in the draw sheet have been filled, with top two seeds Diana Shnaider and Katie Boulter, as well as home hope Yuan Yue and reigning champion Leylah Fernandez securing victory on Friday at Victoria Park. Shnaider proved why she has the number one next to her name this week, as the No.1 seed escaped 6-0, 6-7(4), 6-2 to defy Suzan Lamens under the lights. The world No.14 made a flawless start, ripping through the opening set with effortless raw power in just 22 minutes. Lamens, who lifted a maiden WTA title in Osaka last month, didn’t wilt and was claiming the extended rallies with her defensive skills and durability to move 3-1 ahead. Shnaider also demonstrated some sublime retrieval skills and was then on the verge of victory…

(October 31, 2024, Hong Kong) A ‘thrilling’ second day of main draw second round action at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open ensured a Halloween of highly entertaining Centre Court action. ‘Feisty Cat’ Sofia Kenin simply purred through her Halloween encounter with Jessika Ponchet to book her place in the tournament quarterfinals. After a tightly-fought first set, Kenin’s ball- striking ability began to take hold with increasing regularity and although Ponchet managed to save a match-point towards the business end of the game, it was not nearly enough to stop the former Grand Slam champion from going through 7-5, 6-4. She now faces off against China’s Yuan Yue in tomorrow’s quarterfinal stage. In her post-match interview Kenin explained that she was thoroughly enjoying her first tournament in Hong Kong. “Last year I was back in the US in Miami for Halloween and I dressed-up as a ‘Feisty Cat’,” she revealed.…

The Elite 8 are out to prove why they're so great in front of a packed house on Friday at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024. Semi-final tickets are up for grabs with the top two seeds still in the title hunt, as well as the reigning champion Leylah Fernandez and local hope Yuan Yue. Top seed Shnaider has shot into prominence in 2024 with a remarkable feat of capturing three WTA titles on three different surfaces, to catapult up to a career-high world No.14. The 20-year-old, with her family flying to Hong Kong to cheer her on, likes the idea of a fourth trophy lift this weekend. “You know four is my favourite number, so I’ll do my best to achieve this one. I’ll try my best and try to show everyone my capabilities and how well I can play," stated Shnaider. “I love what I…

The quarter-final roster is complete at the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 after another absorbing day of action at Causeway Bay.   Reigning champion Leylah Fernandez will take some stopping this week at Victoria Park. The No.3 seed put in a dynamite display to down Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday evening.   A shoulder-high angled cross court backhand was the pick of the punch as the Canadian raced 3-1 ahead and a dinked drop shot portrayed plenty of confidence from Fernandez en route to a set lead.   The world No.32 consolidated a 2-1 break lead with a booming forehand down the line, prompting plenty of gasps from the absorbed Hong Kong crowd. Fernandez simply had all the answers in a lights out performance to book a quarter-final facing No.9 seed Bernarda Pera.   "I hope I put on a show for the fans," said the…