Diana Shnaider knocked out top-seeded Magda Linette of Poland 6–4, 1–6, 6–1 on Monday in a stunning start to the Thailand Open in Hua Hin, Thailand.
The 19-year-old Russian saved six of nine break points against the 2020 tournament champion, finishing the match in two hours and nine minutes. Up next for Shnaider is Spain’s Paula Badosa, who rallied to beat Thai teen Lanlana Tararudee 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 in just under two hours.
