Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Diana Shnaider — Ningbo Semi-final
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Alexandrova E.Ekaterina Alexandrova defeated Diana Shnaider 6-3 6-4 in the Ningbo semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Diana Shnaider came in ranked #15, defending last year's round of 32. Ekaterina Alexandrova extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ekaterina Alexandrova closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-18 | Monterrey | F | hard | Diana Shnaider | 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
| 2025-03-31 | Charleston | R16 | clay | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 6-2 6-1 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (85 vs 70). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadAlexandrova E.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Shnaider D.: 9 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About