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Match Details
Fixture: (7) Diana Shnaider vs (4) Ekaterina Alexandrova
Date: October 18, 2025
Tournament: Ningbo Open
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Yinzhou Tennis Center, Ningbo, China
Category: WTA 500
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $1,064,510
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Alexandrova preview
Diana Shnaider will take on Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinals of the Ningbo Open.
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Shnaider has had a modest season so far. After a third-round exit in Melbourne, she reached the quarterfinals in Rome and Queen's Club. The Russian also captured the title in Monterrey and reached the last 16 in Seoul.
Shnaider entered Ningbo after a first-round exit in Wuhan. She started her campaign by cruising past Xiyu Wang and Karolina Muchova in the first two rounds. She then brushed aside Zhu Lin in the quarterfinals, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1.
Meanwhile, Ekaterina Alexandrova has entered the top 10 of the WTA rankings this year. After a title-winning run in Linz, she secured runner-up finishes in Monterrey and Seoul. The Russian also reached the last 16 in Wuhan, but lost to Jessica Pegula in three sets.
Alexandrova has been clinical in the Ningbo Open so far. After a dominant win over Yuan Yue, she defeated McCartney Kessler in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 6-3. The fourth seed has yet to drop a set at the Ningbo Open.
Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Alexandrova head-to-head
The head-to-head between the duo is locked at 1-1. Shnaider won their most recent encounter in the 2025 Monterrey Open this year.
Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Alexandrova odds
All odds are sourced by BetMGM.
Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Alexandrova prediction
Despite winning the title in Monterrey, Shnaider would've expected to do better this year. The Russian hardly made a significant impact at the Majors and entered Ningbo after a three-match losing streak on tour.
Alexandrova, meanwhile, will feel gutted to have lost two finals since August. The 30-year-old has been consistent throughout the season and will be tough to beat in the semifinal.
Both players like to express themselves on the court and are known for their offensive game. Considering their counter-punching ability and match-fitness in the last few weeks, Alexandrova should be able to stay alive and enter the finals.
Pick: Alexandrova to win in three sets.
Diana Shnaider vs Ekaterina Alexandrova betting tips
Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games.
Tip 2: Alexandrova to register more winners than Shnaider
