Monterrey, Mexico
For the second time in 2025, Ekaterina Alexandrova will face off with fellow Russian Diana Shnaider. This time, it’s for the WTA title at the Abierto GNP Seguros, WTA Monterrey. After rain delayed play in their semifinal, Alexandrova took less than an hour to take the opening set over Bouzkova 6-3. Bouzkova retired injury, as she was battling a hip injury and despite receiving medical treatment, was unable to continue any further.
Alexandrova vs Shnaider, A Matchup of Talents
Alexandrova is aiming for her second WTA of the season, Shnaider will enter the final with confidence, she’s won her last four WTA finals (all in 2024), while Alexndrova is 6-4 in career WTA finals. She won the WTA Linz title this year. In the provisional live rankings, Alexandrova is already up to a career high of #12, while Shnaider sits at #18. The winner of this title will improve their ranking further.
These two power hitters will square off later today in Monterrey, before heading to New York for the start of the US Open.
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