In a surprising turn of events at the Charleston Open, Canada’s Leylah Fernandez was ousted in the third round after a tough match against Russia’s Diana Shnaider, ending with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday.
Shnaider showcased her prowess by facing only two break points, successfully defending both, while keeping a relentless attack on Fernandez’s serve.
As the seventh seed, Shnaider capitalized on 15 break-point opportunities, converting four to the delight of her supporters.
Looking ahead, Shnaider is set to compete against either top-seeded American Jessica Pegula or the 14th-seeded Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the upcoming quarterfinals of this WTA 500 event.
For Fernandez, the ninth seed in South Carolina, this defeat brings her season record to 4-9, a tough hurdle in her campaign.
With this victory, Shnaider now holds a 3-2 edge over Fernandez in their career head-to-head matches, having bested her in their last three encounters.
