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==Junior career==
==Junior career==
She won the girls' doubles titles at the [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Girls' doubles|2021 Wimbledon Championships]], partnering Belarusian [[Kristina Dmitruk]], and the [[2022 Australian Open – Girls' doubles|2022 Australian Open]], partnering with American [[Clervie Ngounoue]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhnet.be/sports/tennis/wimbledon-sofia-costoulas-battue-en-finale-du-double-juniores-60eada49d8ad581ce13d7570|title=Wimbledon : Sofia Costoulas battue en finale du double juniores|first=DH Les|last=Sports+|date=July 11, 2021|website=DH Les Sports +}}</ref>
She won the girls' doubles titles at the [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Girls' doubles|2021 Wimbledon Championships]], partnering Belarusian [[Kristina Dmitruk]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhnet.be/sports/tennis/wimbledon-sofia-costoulas-battue-en-finale-du-double-juniores-60eada49d8ad581ce13d7570|title=Wimbledon : Sofia Costoulas battue en finale du double juniores|first=DH Les|last=Sports+|date=July 11, 2021|website=DH Les Sports +}}</ref> and the [[2022 Australian Open – Girls' doubles|2022 Australian Open]], partnering with American [[Clervie Ngounoue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://london.ctvnews.ca/london-ont-teen-finishes-second-in-junior-doubles-at-australian-open-1.5758676|title=London, Ont. teen finishes second in Junior Doubles at Australian Open|publisher=CTV News London|accessdate=22 December 2024}}</ref>


On the [[ITF Junior Circuit]], Shnaider had a career-high combined ranking of No. 3, achieved on 13 December 2021.
On the [[ITF Junior Circuit]], Shnaider had a career-high combined ranking of No. 3, achieved on 13 December 2021.
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===2023: Major debut, WTA Tour final, top 60===
===2023: Major debut, WTA Tour final, top 60===
Shnaider made her Grand Slam tournament debut at the [[2023 Australian Open]], after qualifying into the main draw.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3016403/brenda-fruhvirtova-shnaider-bejlek-qualify-for-australian-open | title=Brenda Fruhvirtova, Shnaider, Bejlek qualify for Australian Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She defeated [[Kristína Kučová]] for her first win at a major,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3023925/australian-open-shnaider-makes-winning-debut-sets-sakkari-clash|title=Australian Open: Shnaider makes winning debut, sets Sakkari clash|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> before losing in the second round to sixth seed [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64303307|title=Australian Open 2023 results: Maria Sakkari avoids a shock against Diana Shnaider|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> As a result, she reached the top 100, at world No. 94, on 30 January 2023.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
Shnaider made her Grand Slam tournament debut at the [[2023 Australian Open]], after qualifying into the main draw.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3016403/brenda-fruhvirtova-shnaider-bejlek-qualify-for-australian-open | title=Brenda Fruhvirtova, Shnaider, Bejlek qualify for Australian Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She defeated [[Kristína Kučová]] for her first win at a major,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3023925/australian-open-shnaider-makes-winning-debut-sets-sakkari-clash|title=Australian Open: Shnaider makes winning debut, sets Sakkari clash|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> before losing in the second round to sixth seed [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/64303307|title=Australian Open 2023 results: Maria Sakkari avoids a shock against Diana Shnaider|date=January 18, 2023 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> As a result, she reached the top 100, at world No. 94, on 30 January 2023.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}


After the Australian Open, Shnaider played one season of college tennis for [[NC State Wolfpack women's tennis|North Carolina State]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/question-answered-diana-shnaider-makes-college-tennis-debut-for-nc-state|title=Question answered? Diana Shnaider makes long-awaited college tennis debut for NC State|date=2023-02-04|publisher=[[Tennis.com]]|access-date=2023-12-03}}</ref> She went 20–3 in singles to help the Wolfpack win the [[ACC women's tennis tournament|ACC tournament]] and reach the [[2023 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships|2023 NCAA Championships]] final.<ref name="ACC2023">{{cite news|url=https://theacc.com/news/2023/6/8/2023-acc-womens-tennis-awards-announced.aspx|title=2023 ACC Women's Tennis Awards Announced|date=2023-06-09|publisher=[[Atlantic Coast Conference]]|access-date=2023-11-03}}</ref> She was named the ACC tournament's most valuable player and ACC Freshman of the Year and received first-team All-ACC and All-American honors in singles and doubles.<ref name="ACC2023"/>
After the Australian Open, Shnaider played one season of college tennis for [[NC State Wolfpack women's tennis|North Carolina State]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/question-answered-diana-shnaider-makes-college-tennis-debut-for-nc-state|title=Question answered? Diana Shnaider makes long-awaited college tennis debut for NC State|date=2023-02-04|publisher=[[Tennis.com]]|access-date=2023-12-03}}</ref> She went 20–3 in singles to help the Wolfpack win the [[ACC women's tennis tournament|ACC tournament]] and reach the [[2023 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships|2023 NCAA Championships]] final.<ref name="ACC2023">{{cite news|url=https://theacc.com/news/2023/6/8/2023-acc-womens-tennis-awards-announced.aspx|title=2023 ACC Women's Tennis Awards Announced|date=2023-06-09|publisher=[[Atlantic Coast Conference]]|access-date=2023-11-03}}</ref> She was named the ACC tournament's most valuable player and ACC Freshman of the Year and received first-team All-ACC and All-American honors in singles and doubles.<ref name="ACC2023"/>
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At the [[2023 Budapest Grand Prix|Budapest Grand Prix]], she defeated top seed [[Bernarda Pera]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Shnaider's fearless approach to tennis and fashion |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3595355/diana-shnaider-s-fearless-approach-to-tennis-and-fashion |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> but lost in the second round to lucky loser and eventual champion [[Maria Timofeeva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-budapest/2023/live-diana-shnaider-maria-timofeeva_mtc1452261/live.shtml|title=Diana Shnaider - Maria Timofeeva|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> Shnaider reached the semifinals at the [[2023 Hamburg European Open|Hamburg Open]] defeating third seed Bernarda Pera in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3608257/hamburg-shnaider-dethrones-pera-makes-first-tour-level-semifinal|title=Hamburg: Shnaider dethrones Pera, makes first tour-level semifinal|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> before losing to home favorite, wildcard [[Noma Noha Akugue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3608991/hamburg-noha-akugue-defeats-shnaider-to-make-first-wta-final-on-debut|title=Hamburg: Noha Akugue defeats Shnaider to make first WTA final on debut|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>
At the [[2023 Budapest Grand Prix|Budapest Grand Prix]], she defeated top seed [[Bernarda Pera]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana Shnaider's fearless approach to tennis and fashion |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3595355/diana-shnaider-s-fearless-approach-to-tennis-and-fashion |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> but lost in the second round to lucky loser and eventual champion [[Maria Timofeeva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-budapest/2023/live-diana-shnaider-maria-timofeeva_mtc1452261/live.shtml|title=Diana Shnaider - Maria Timofeeva|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> Shnaider reached the semifinals at the [[2023 Hamburg European Open|Hamburg Open]] defeating third seed Bernarda Pera in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3608257/hamburg-shnaider-dethrones-pera-makes-first-tour-level-semifinal|title=Hamburg: Shnaider dethrones Pera, makes first tour-level semifinal|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> before losing to home favorite, wildcard [[Noma Noha Akugue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3608991/hamburg-noha-akugue-defeats-shnaider-to-make-first-wta-final-on-debut|title=Hamburg: Noha Akugue defeats Shnaider to make first WTA final on debut|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>


In her debut at the Asian swing, she defeated eighth seed [[Claire Liu]] at the [[2023 Guangzhou Open|Guangzhou Open]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flashscore.com/news/wta-roundup-russian-teen-shnaider-wins-opener-at-guangzhou-against-liu/lKhGK7gB/|title=WTA roundup: Russian teen Shnaider wins opener at Guangzhou against Liu|publisher=flashscore.com|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> She lost in the second round to [[Wang Xiyu ]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3692271/wang-xiyu-triumphs-in-left-handed-power-clash-vs-shnaider|title=Wang Xiyu triumphs in left-handed power clash vs. Shnaider|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> At the next tournament, she reached the semifinals second seed [[Petra Kvitová]] at the [[2023 Ningbo Open|Ningbo Open]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shnaider triumphs over Kvitova in Ningbo battle of lefties |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3703832/shnaider-triumphs-over-kvitova-in-ningbo-battle-of-lefties |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> Next, she defeated [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] to reach her first WTA Tour final<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jabeur to face first-time finalist Shnaider for Ningbo title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3704620/jabeur-to-face-first-time-finalist-shnaider-for-ningbo-title |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> but lost to top seed [[Ons Jabeur]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jabeur defeats Shnaider in Ningbo to win first hard-court title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3705672/jabeur-defeats-shnaider-in-ningbo-to-win-first-hard-court-title |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> Following a semifinal showing at the [[2023 Jiangxi Open|Jiangxi Open]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3744203/bouzkova-reels-in-shnaider-makes-fifth-career-final-in-nanchang|title=Bouzkova reels in Shnaider, makes fifth career final in Nanchang|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> she reached the top 60 on 23 October 2023.{{cn|date=October 2024}}
In her debut at the Asian swing, she defeated eighth seed [[Claire Liu]] at the [[2023 Guangzhou Open|Guangzhou Open]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flashscore.com/news/wta-roundup-russian-teen-shnaider-wins-opener-at-guangzhou-against-liu/lKhGK7gB/|title=WTA roundup: Russian teen Shnaider wins opener at Guangzhou against Liu|publisher=flashscore.com|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> She lost in the second round to [[Wang Xiyu ]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3692271/wang-xiyu-triumphs-in-left-handed-power-clash-vs-shnaider|title=Wang Xiyu triumphs in left-handed power clash vs. Shnaider|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> At the next tournament, she reached the semifinals second seed [[Petra Kvitová]] at the [[2023 Ningbo Open|Ningbo Open]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shnaider triumphs over Kvitova in Ningbo battle of lefties |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3703832/shnaider-triumphs-over-kvitova-in-ningbo-battle-of-lefties |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> Next, she defeated [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] to reach her first WTA Tour final<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jabeur to face first-time finalist Shnaider for Ningbo title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3704620/jabeur-to-face-first-time-finalist-shnaider-for-ningbo-title |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> but lost to top seed [[Ons Jabeur]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jabeur defeats Shnaider in Ningbo to win first hard-court title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3705672/jabeur-defeats-shnaider-in-ningbo-to-win-first-hard-court-title |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref> Following a semifinal showing at the [[2023 Jiangxi Open|Jiangxi Open]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3744203/bouzkova-reels-in-shnaider-makes-fifth-career-final-in-nanchang|title=Bouzkova reels in Shnaider, makes fifth career final in Nanchang|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref> she reached the top 60 on 23 October 2023.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}


===2024: Four WTA titles, doubles Olympic silver, top 20===
===2024: Four WTA titles, doubles Olympic silver, top 20===
In [[2024 Thailand Open (tennis)|Hua Hin]], Thailand, she reached her fourth career quarterfinal, defeating top seed [[Magda Linette]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3870422/shnaider-upsets-top-seed-linette-in-three-set-hua-hin-opener|title=Shnaider upsets top seed Linette in three-set Hua Hin opener|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and [[Paula Badosa]] by retirement.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3873454/shnaider-advances-in-hua-hin-as-badosa-retires | title=Shnaider advances in Hua Hin as Badosa retires }}</ref> Next, she defeated qualifier [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/thailand-open-shnaider-makes-last-four-beats-qualifier-galfi-740984.html|title=Thailand Open: Shnaider makes last four, beats qualifier Galfi|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and third seed [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/thailand-open-shnaider-beats-wang-to-reach-final-741107.html|title=Thailand Open: Shnaider beats Wang to reach final|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> to reach her second career final. Shnaider then defeated second seed [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] in three sets to win her first ever WTA Tour title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3880361/shnaider-19-stuns-zhu-lin-in-hua-hin-to-win-first-wta-title|title= Shnaider, 19, stuns Zhu Lin in Hua Hin to win first WTA title|date=4 February 2024|access-date=5 February 2024 }}</ref> At the [[2024 Miami Open|Miami Open]], she lost in the second round to 17th seed [[Madison Keys]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3939068/keys-holds-off-shnaider-to-clinch-miami-third-round-spot|title=Keys holds off Shnaider to clinch Miami third-round spot|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>
In [[2024 Thailand Open (tennis)|Hua Hin]], Thailand, she reached her fourth career quarterfinal, defeating top seed [[Magda Linette]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3870422/shnaider-upsets-top-seed-linette-in-three-set-hua-hin-opener|title=Shnaider upsets top seed Linette in three-set Hua Hin opener|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and [[Paula Badosa]] by retirement.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3873454/shnaider-advances-in-hua-hin-as-badosa-retires | title=Shnaider advances in Hua Hin as Badosa retires }}</ref> Next, she defeated qualifier [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/thailand-open-shnaider-makes-last-four-beats-qualifier-galfi-740984.html|title=Thailand Open: Shnaider makes last four, beats qualifier Galfi|date=February 2, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and third seed [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/thailand-open-shnaider-beats-wang-to-reach-final-741107.html|title=Thailand Open: Shnaider beats Wang to reach final|date=February 3, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> to reach her second career final. Shnaider then defeated second seed [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] in three sets to win her first ever WTA Tour title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3880361/shnaider-19-stuns-zhu-lin-in-hua-hin-to-win-first-wta-title|title= Shnaider, 19, stuns Zhu Lin in Hua Hin to win first WTA title|date=4 February 2024|access-date=5 February 2024 }}</ref> At the [[2024 Miami Open|Miami Open]], she lost in the second round to 17th seed [[Madison Keys]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3939068/keys-holds-off-shnaider-to-clinch-miami-third-round-spot|title=Keys holds off Shnaider to clinch Miami third-round spot|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>


She won her second career title at the [[2024 Bad Homburg Open]] defeating [[Donna Vekić]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/shnaider-outplays-vekic-win-bad-homburg-open-2024-06-29/|title=Shnaider outplays Vekic to win Bad Homburg Open|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> As a result, she reached the top 30 on 1 July 2024.
She won her second career title at the [[2024 Bad Homburg Open]] defeating [[Donna Vekić]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/shnaider-outplays-vekic-win-bad-homburg-open-2024-06-29/|title=Shnaider outplays Vekic to win Bad Homburg Open|publisher=Reuters|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> As a result, she reached the top 30 on 1 July 2024.
On her [[2024 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] debut, she advanced to the third round with wins over former finalist [[Karolína Plíšková]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-shnaider-makes-second-round-770759.html|title=Wimbledon: Surging Shnaider beats former No 1 Pliskova to reach second round|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and [[Sloane Stephens]],<ref name=DS /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-shnaider-makes-third-round-771437.html|title=Wimbledon: Shnaider races past Stephens to make third round|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> before losing to 19th seed [[Emma Navarro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2024-07-03/ice_girl_navarros_growing_credentials.html|title='Ice Girl' Navarro's growing credentials|publisher=Wimbledon|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref>
On her [[2024 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]] debut, she advanced to the third round with wins over former finalist [[Karolína Plíšková]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-shnaider-makes-second-round-770759.html|title=Wimbledon: Surging Shnaider beats former No 1 Pliskova to reach second round|date=July 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and [[Sloane Stephens]],<ref name=DS /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-shnaider-makes-third-round-771437.html|title=Wimbledon: Shnaider races past Stephens to make third round|date=July 3, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> before losing to 19th seed [[Emma Navarro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2024-07-03/ice_girl_navarros_growing_credentials.html|title='Ice Girl' Navarro's growing credentials|publisher=Wimbledon|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref>


Shnaider won her third title of the year at the [[2024 Budapest Grand Prix|Budapest Grand Prix]], defeating [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] in straight sets in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4063952/top-seed-shnaider-triumphs-in-budapest-to-capture-third-title-of-year|title=Top seed Shnaider triumphs in Budapest to capture third title of year|publisher=|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/hungarian-open-shnaider-wins-the-trophy-774956.html|title=Shnaider defeats Sasnovich to win Hungarian Open title|date=21 July 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref> Subsequently, she moved up to a career-high singles ranking No. 18 on 19&nbsp;August 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4064629/rankings-watch-shnaider-s-all-court-mastery-vaults-her-to-a-new-career-high|title=Rankings Watch: Shnaider's all-court mastery vaults her to a new career high|publisher=WTA|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref>
Shnaider won her third title of the year at the [[2024 Budapest Grand Prix|Budapest Grand Prix]], defeating [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] in straight sets in the final.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4063952/top-seed-shnaider-triumphs-in-budapest-to-capture-third-title-of-year|title=Top seed Shnaider triumphs in Budapest to capture third title of year|publisher=|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/hungarian-open-shnaider-wins-the-trophy-774956.html|title=Shnaider defeats Sasnovich to win Hungarian Open title|date=21 July 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref> Subsequently, she moved up to a career-high singles ranking No. 18 on 19&nbsp;August 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4064629/rankings-watch-shnaider-s-all-court-mastery-vaults-her-to-a-new-career-high|title=Rankings Watch: Shnaider's all-court mastery vaults her to a new career high|publisher=WTA|accessdate=22 July 2024}}</ref>
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At the [[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's doubles|Paris Olympics]], Shnaider partnered with [[Mirra Andreeva]] to win silver in the women's doubles, losing in the final to [[Sara Errani]] and [[Jasmine Paolini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4075471/errani-paolini-prevail-from-a-set-down-to-claim-olympic-doubles-gold-medal|title=Errani, Paolini prevail from a set down to claim Olympic doubles gold medal|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>
At the [[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's doubles|Paris Olympics]], Shnaider partnered with [[Mirra Andreeva]] to win silver in the women's doubles, losing in the final to [[Sara Errani]] and [[Jasmine Paolini]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4075471/errani-paolini-prevail-from-a-set-down-to-claim-olympic-doubles-gold-medal|title=Errani, Paolini prevail from a set down to claim Olympic doubles gold medal|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref>


Seeded sixth at the [[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|Pan Pacific Open]] in October, she reached the semifinals with a win over [[Viktoriya Tomova]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-shnaider-advances-to-last-eight-2-792344.html|title=Tokyo: Tomova falls to Shnaider in second round|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> along with a quarterfinal walkover against injured qualifier [[Sayaka Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-shnaider-reaches-last-four-792837.html|title=Tokyo: Shnaider reaches last four as Ishii pulls out|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> She lost in the last four to top seed and eventual champion [[Zheng Qinwen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-zheng-reaches-final-793058.html|title=Zheng Qinwen beat Russian Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals in straight sets on Saturday|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref>
Seeded sixth at the [[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|Pan Pacific Open]] in October, she reached the semifinals with a win over [[Viktoriya Tomova]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-shnaider-advances-to-last-eight-2-792344.html|title=Tokyo: Tomova falls to Shnaider in second round|date=October 22, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> along with a quarterfinal walkover against injured qualifier [[Sayaka Ishii]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-shnaider-reaches-last-four-792837.html|title=Tokyo: Shnaider reaches last four as Ishii pulls out|date=October 25, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> She lost in the last four to top seed and eventual champion [[Zheng Qinwen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/tokyo-open-zheng-reaches-final-793058.html|title=Zheng Qinwen beat Russian Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals in straight sets on Saturday|date=October 26, 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref>


As the [[2024 Hong Kong Tennis Open – Singles|Hong Kong Open]], where she was top seed, Shnaider defeated qualifier [[Kyoka Okamura]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4158280/top-seed-shnaider-eases-past-qualifier-okamura-in-hong-kong-opener|title=Top seed Shnaider eases past qualifier Okamura in Hong Kong opener|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> [[Priscilla Hon]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4159077/top-seed-shnaider-defeats-hon-to-make-hong-kong-quarterfinals|title=Top seed Shnaider defeats Hon to make Hong Kong quarterfinals|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> [[Suzan Lamens]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4160961/shnaider-holds-off-lamens-fightback-to-reach-hong-kong-semis|title=Shnaider holds off Lamens fightback to reach Hong Kong semis|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and defending champion and third seed [[Leylah Fernandez]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tennisuptodate.com/match-report/hong-kong-open-diana-shnaider-lives-up-to-top-seed-billing-sweeps-leylah-fernandez-to-reach-final|title=Hong Kong Open: Diana Shnaider lives up to top seed billing, sweeps Leylah Fernandez to reach final|publisher=tennis up-to-date.com|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> to reach the final where she overcame second seed [[Katie Boulter]] in straight sets to claim her fourth title of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c5ypg26j4vro|title=Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=3 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4162163/shnaider-rolls-to-fourth-title-of-the-season-in-hong-kong|title=Shnaider rolls to fourth title of the season in Hong Kong|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=3 November 2024}}</ref>
As the [[2024 Hong Kong Tennis Open – Singles|Hong Kong Open]], where she was top seed, Shnaider defeated qualifier [[Kyoka Okamura]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4158280/top-seed-shnaider-eases-past-qualifier-okamura-in-hong-kong-opener|title=Top seed Shnaider eases past qualifier Okamura in Hong Kong opener|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> [[Priscilla Hon]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4159077/top-seed-shnaider-defeats-hon-to-make-hong-kong-quarterfinals|title=Top seed Shnaider defeats Hon to make Hong Kong quarterfinals|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> [[Suzan Lamens]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/4160961/shnaider-holds-off-lamens-fightback-to-reach-hong-kong-semis|title=Shnaider holds off Lamens fightback to reach Hong Kong semis|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> and defending champion and third seed [[Leylah Fernandez]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tennisuptodate.com/match-report/hong-kong-open-diana-shnaider-lives-up-to-top-seed-billing-sweeps-leylah-fernandez-to-reach-final|title=Hong Kong Open: Diana Shnaider lives up to top seed billing, sweeps Leylah Fernandez to reach final|date=November 2, 2024 |publisher=tennis up-to-date.com|accessdate=2 November 2024}}</ref> to reach the final where she overcame second seed [[Katie Boulter]] in straight sets to claim her fourth title of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c5ypg26j4vro|title=Boulter beaten by Shnaider in Hong Kong final|date=November 3, 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=3 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4162163/shnaider-rolls-to-fourth-title-of-the-season-in-hong-kong|title=Shnaider rolls to fourth title of the season in Hong Kong|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=3 November 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
{{main|Diana Shnaider career statistics}}

===Grand Slam singles performance timeline===
===Grand Slam singles performance timeline===
''Current through the [[2024 French Open – Women's singles|2024 French Open]].''
''Current through the [[2024 French Open – Women's singles|2024 French Open]].''
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|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Sara Errani]] <br /> {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Sara Errani]] <br /> {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–2, 1–6, [7–10]
|6–2, 1–6, [7–10]
|}

==WTA Challenger finals==
===Singles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)===
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|[[2022 Montevideo Open – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2022}}]]
|bgcolor=silver|[[Montevideo Open]], Uruguay
|Clay
|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Léolia Jeanjean]]
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2024 Fifth Third Charleston 125 – Singles|Mar 2024]]
|bgcolor=silver|[[LTP Charleston Pro Tennis|Charleston Pro]], United States
|Hard
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Elisabetta Cocciaretto]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2024 Trophée Clarins – Singles|May 2024]]
|bgcolor=silver|[[Clarins Open]], France
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Emma Navarro]]
|6–2, 3–6, 6–4
|}

===Doubles: 1 (1 title)===
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Partner
!Opponents
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|[[2023 Torneig Internacional de Tennis Femení Solgironès – Doubles|{{dts|Jun 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=silver|[[Torneig Internacional de Tennis Femení Solgironès|Internacional de La Bisbal d'Emporda]], Spain
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Caroline Dolehide]]
|{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Aliona Bolsova]] <br /> {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Rebeka Masarova]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|}

==ITF Circuit finals==
===Singles: 5 (4 titles, 1 runner-up)===
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%"
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|$60,000 tournaments (1–1)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|$25,000 tournaments (1–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|$15,000 tournaments (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%"
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|-
|Hard (0–1)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|ITF Antalya, Turkey
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|15,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|SLO}} [[Pia Lovrič]]
| 6–3, 6–2
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2022 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (April–June)|Apr 2022]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|[[Oeiras CETO Open|Oeiras Open]], Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|25,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina di Giuseppe]]
| 6–4, 6–2
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2022 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (April–June)|Apr 2022]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|ITF Shymkent, Kazakhstan
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|15,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|}} Ekaterina Maklakova
| 6–2, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2022 Edge Istanbul – Singles|May 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Edge Istanbul]], Turkey
| style="background:#addfad;"|60,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Nikola Bartůňková]]
| 7–5, 7–5
|-
| bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
| <small>4–1</small>
| [[2022 Henderson Tennis Open – Singles|Oct 2022]]
| bgcolor=addfad|[[Henderson Tennis Open|Las Vegas Open]], United States
| bgcolor=addfad|60,000
| Hard
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Yuan Yue]]
| 6–4, 3–6, 1–6
|}

===Doubles: 4 (3 titles, 1 runner-up)===
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|- valign="top"
|
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%"
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|- style="background:#addfad;"
|$60,000 tournaments (1–1)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|$25,000 tournaments (1–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|$15,000 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%"
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (0–0)
|-
|Clay (3–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable" |W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Partner
!Opponents
!class="unsortable" |Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;" |Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;" |ITF Antalya, Turkey
| style="background:#f0f8ff;" |15,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|UKR}} [[Anastasiya Soboleva]]
| {{flagicon|SRB}} [[Tamara Čurović]] <br /> {{flagicon|HUN}} [[Amarissa Kiara Tóth]]
| 6–2, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;" |Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2022 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Mar 2022]]
| style="background:lightblue;" |ITF Antalya, Turkey
| style="background:lightblue;" |25,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|HUN}} Amarissa Kiara Tóth
| {{flagicon|}} [[Amina Anshba]] <br /> {{flagicon|}} [[Maria Timofeeva]]
| 6–4, 6–2
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;" |Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2022 Ladies Open Hechingen – Doubles|Aug 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;" |[[Ladies Open Hechingen]], Germany
| style="background:#addfad;" |60,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|}} [[Irina Khromacheva]]
| {{flagicon|SRB}} Tamara Čurović <br /> {{flagicon|USA}} [[Chiara Scholl]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a"|Loss
| <small>3–1</small>
| [[2022 ITF World Tennis Tour Maspalomas – Doubles|Aug 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;" |[[ITF World Tennis Tour Gran Canaria|ITF San Bartolomé de Tirajana]], Spain
| style="background:#addfad;" |60,000
| Clay
| {{flagicon|}} [[Elina Avanesyan]]
| {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Ángela Fita Boluda]] <br /> {{flagicon|NED}} [[Arantxa Rus]]
| 4–6, 4–6
|}

==Junior Grand Slam finals==
===Doubles: 4 (3 titles, 1 runner-up)===
{|class="sortable wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Partner
!Opponents
!class="unsortable" |Score
|- bgcolor=#ebc2af
| bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
| [[2020 French Open – Girls' doubles|2020]]
| [[French Open]]
| Clay
| {{flagicon|RUS}} [[Maria Bondarenko]]
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Eleonora Alvisi]] <br /> {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Lisa Pigato]]
| 6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 4–6
|-style="background:#CCFFCC;"
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| [[2021 Wimbledon Championships – Girls' doubles|2021]]
| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
| Grass
| {{flagicon|BLR}} [[Kristina Dmitruk]]
| {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Sofia Costoulas]] <br /> {{flagicon|FIN}} [[Laura Hietaranta]]
| 6–1, 6–2
|- style="background:#ffc;"
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| [[2022 Australian Open – Girls' doubles|2022]]
| [[Australian Open]]
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Clervie Ngounoue]]
| {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Kayla Cross]] <br /> {{flagicon|CAN}} [[Victoria Mboko]]
| 6–4, 6–3
|- style="background:#ccf;"
| bgcolor="98FB98"|Win
| [[2022 US Open – Girls' doubles|2022]]
| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
| Hard
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Lucie Havlíčková]]
| {{flagicon|GER}} Carolina Kuhl <br /> {{flagicon|GER}} [[Ella Seidel]]
| 6–3, 6–2
|}

==Top 10 wins==
Shnaider has a 1–3 ({{Tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}) record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.

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|-
!#
!Opponent
!Rank
!Event
!Surface
!Round
!class="unsortable" |Score
!{{Abbr|DSR|Diana Shnaider Ranking}}
|-
| colspan="8" align=center |'''[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]'''
|-
|1.
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
| bgcolor=thistle| 2
| bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2024 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Canadian Open]]
| bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |3R
|6–4, 6–1
| 24
|}
|}


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{{Top Russian female tennis players}}
{{Top Russian female tennis players}}
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{{Australian Open girls' doubles champions}}
{{Australian Open girls' doubles champions}}
{{Wimbledon girls' doubles champions}}
{{Wimbledon girls' doubles champions}}
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Latest revision as of 12:31, 25 December 2024

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Maximovna and the family name is Shnaider.
Diana Shnaider
Shnaider at the 2023 US Open
Full nameDiana Maximovna Shnaider
Country (sports) Russia
ResidenceMoscow, Russia
Born (2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 20)
Zhigulevsk, Russia[1]
Turned proMay 2023
PlaysLeft-handed (two-handed backhand)
CollegeNC State
CoachIgor Andreev[2]
Prize moneyUS$ 2,016,461
Singles
Career record148–66
Career titles4
Highest rankingNo. 12 (4 November 2024)
Current rankingNo. 13 (11 November 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open2R (2023)
French Open2R (2023)
Wimbledon3R (2024)
US Open4R (2024)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games2R (2024)
Doubles
Career record44–33
Career titles1 WTA Challenger
Highest rankingNo. 48 (7 October 2024)
Current rankingNo. 50 (4 November 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open3R (2024)
French OpenQF (2024)
Wimbledon2R (2024)
US Open1R (2024)
Medal record
Representing  Individual Neutral Athletes
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Doubles
Last updated on: 10 November 2024.

Diana Maximovna Shnaider (Russian: Диа́на Макси́мовна Шна́йдер, pronounced [dʲɪˈanə mɐˈksʲiməvnə ˈʂnaɪ̯dɛr]; born 2 April 2004) is a Russian professional tennis player.[3] She has career-high rankings of world No. 12 in singles, achieved on 4 November 2024 and No. 48 in doubles, set on 7 October 2024.

She won women's doubles silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics with partner Mirra Andreeva.[4]

Early life

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Shnaider was born in Zhigulevsk to father Maxim and mother Yulia. Her father is a lawyer and former boxer of German descent, while her mother is an English teacher. Her family later moved to Tolyatti.[5]

She began playing tennis at the age of four. At the age of eight, she began pursuing the sport seriously, training with coach Samvel Minasyan in Moscow.[5] In 2022, she moved to the United States and enrolled at North Carolina State University, where she played college tennis for the NC State Wolfpack.[6][7]

Shnaider's signature on-court look features a blue polka-dot bandana. She began wearing headscarves as a child to prevent sunburn, preferring them over caps and visors.[8][9]

Junior career

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She won the girls' doubles titles at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, partnering Belarusian Kristina Dmitruk,[10] and the 2022 Australian Open, partnering with American Clervie Ngounoue.[11]

On the ITF Junior Circuit, Shnaider had a career-high combined ranking of No. 3, achieved on 13 December 2021.

Grand Slam performance

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Singles:

  • Australian Open: QF (2022)
  • French Open: SF (2021)
  • Wimbledon: 1R (2019, 2021)
  • US Open: SF (2022)

Doubles:

  • Australian Open: W (2022)
  • French Open: F (2020)
  • Wimbledon: W (2021)
  • US Open: W (2022)

Professional

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2022: First WTA 125 title

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Shnaider won her first WTA 125 title at the Montevideo Open, defeating Léolia Jeanjean in straight sets in the final.[12]

2023: Major debut, WTA Tour final, top 60

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Shnaider made her Grand Slam tournament debut at the 2023 Australian Open, after qualifying into the main draw.[13] She defeated Kristína Kučová for her first win at a major,[14] before losing in the second round to sixth seed Maria Sakkari.[15] As a result, she reached the top 100, at world No. 94, on 30 January 2023.[citation needed]

After the Australian Open, Shnaider played one season of college tennis for North Carolina State.[16] She went 20–3 in singles to help the Wolfpack win the ACC tournament and reach the 2023 NCAA Championships final.[17] She was named the ACC tournament's most valuable player and ACC Freshman of the Year and received first-team All-ACC and All-American honors in singles and doubles.[17]

At the Budapest Grand Prix, she defeated top seed Bernarda Pera,[18] but lost in the second round to lucky loser and eventual champion Maria Timofeeva.[19] Shnaider reached the semifinals at the Hamburg Open defeating third seed Bernarda Pera in the quarterfinals,[20] before losing to home favorite, wildcard Noma Noha Akugue.[21]

In her debut at the Asian swing, she defeated eighth seed Claire Liu at the Guangzhou Open.[22] She lost in the second round to Wang Xiyu [23] At the next tournament, she reached the semifinals second seed Petra Kvitová at the Ningbo Open.[24] Next, she defeated Linda Fruhvirtová to reach her first WTA Tour final[25] but lost to top seed Ons Jabeur.[26] Following a semifinal showing at the Jiangxi Open,[27] she reached the top 60 on 23 October 2023.[citation needed]

2024: Four WTA titles, doubles Olympic silver, top 20

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In Hua Hin, Thailand, she reached her fourth career quarterfinal, defeating top seed Magda Linette[28] and Paula Badosa by retirement.[29] Next, she defeated qualifier Dalma Gálfi[30] and third seed Wang Xinyu[31] to reach her second career final. Shnaider then defeated second seed Zhu Lin in three sets to win her first ever WTA Tour title.[32] At the Miami Open, she lost in the second round to 17th seed Madison Keys.[33]

She won her second career title at the 2024 Bad Homburg Open defeating Donna Vekić in the final.[34] As a result, she reached the top 30 on 1 July 2024. On her Wimbledon debut, she advanced to the third round with wins over former finalist Karolína Plíšková[35] and Sloane Stephens,[2][36] before losing to 19th seed Emma Navarro.[37]

Shnaider won her third title of the year at the Budapest Grand Prix, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich in straight sets in the final.[38][39] Subsequently, she moved up to a career-high singles ranking No. 18 on 19 August 2024.[40]

At the Paris Olympics, Shnaider partnered with Mirra Andreeva to win silver in the women's doubles, losing in the final to Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini.[41]

Seeded sixth at the Pan Pacific Open in October, she reached the semifinals with a win over Viktoriya Tomova[42] along with a quarterfinal walkover against injured qualifier Sayaka Ishii.[43] She lost in the last four to top seed and eventual champion Zheng Qinwen.[44]

As the Hong Kong Open, where she was top seed, Shnaider defeated qualifier Kyoka Okamura,[45] Priscilla Hon,[46] Suzan Lamens[47] and defending champion and third seed Leylah Fernandez[48] to reach the final where she overcame second seed Katie Boulter in straight sets to claim her fourth title of the season.[49][50]

Career statistics

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Main article: Diana Shnaider career statistics

Grand Slam singles performance timeline

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Current through the 2024 French Open.

Tournament 2023 2024 SR W–L Win %
Grand Slam tournaments
Australian Open 2R 1R 0 / 2 1–2 33%
French Open 2R 1R 0 / 2 1–2 33%
Wimbledon Q2 3R 0 / 1 2–1 67%
US Open Q2 4R 0 / 1 3–1 75%
Win–loss 2–2 5–4 0 / 6 7–6 54%

Summer Olympics

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Doubles: 1 (silver medal)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Silver 2024 Paris Olympics Clay Mirra Andreeva Italy Sara Errani
Italy Jasmine Paolini 		6–2, 1–6, [7–10]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Veyovich, Kirill (July 25, 2023). "Вот так старт! Шнайдер уверенно прошла в 1/4 финала Гамбурга, не оставив шансов сопернице". championat.com (in Russian). Moscow: Championat (Russian website). Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Shnaider accelerates up grass learning curve with new coaching hire". July 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Clarey, Christopher (February 27, 2023). "Diana Shnaider is mixing college with the Pro tennis tour, for now". New York Times. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  4. ^ "2024 Olympics: Russians Win First Medal in Paris with Women's Tennis Doubles. Le Monde. Sunday, August 4, 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b Rabiner, Igor (April 7, 2024). ""I will play in a headscarf throughout my entire career." Interview with Diana Schneider". Sport-Express (in Russian). Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  6. ^ McCarvel, Nick (April 5, 2023). "Wolfpack & the WTA: NC State freshman Diana Shnaider eyes Charleston Open quarterfinals". Credit One Charleston Open. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Kane, David (January 17, 2023). "Beginner's Guide: Diana Shnaider stands at crossroads with Australian Open breakthrough". Tennis.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Orange Bowl Girls' Doubles Champion
2021
With: Croatia Petra Marčinko 		Succeeded by
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