In the Hong Kong Open final, Russian top player Diana Shnaider easily defeated British number one Katie Boulter in straight sets. 

In a match lasting one hour and eleven minutes, Boulter lost 6-1, 6-2 against the world number 14. She was then on the run for her third WTA win of the year. 

Regardless of her loss, Boulter will still make her debut appearance in the world’s top 25 after a successful season ending. 

Boulter said: “Massive congratulations to Diana, her family and her team. What an incredible week and incredible season… “You absolutely killed me out there today, but I will get you next time.” 

“A massive thank you to my team. You push me every day to try to be better and I am sure I will be back. What a season we have had,” she added. 

With victories in Thailand, Hungary, and Germany, Shnaider has advanced to the WTA finals four times this season. The athlete stated: “It feels amazing… I hope I can keep going like this every season.” 

“I will keep working. I am very happy to win the last tournament of the season with my family here. The whole week has been enjoyable and memorable,” she said. 

 

Source: BBC