During her on-court interview following her triumph in the 2024 US Open Round 3, Diana Shnaider expressed her elation at reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.
She proudly reflected on her hard work throughout the year and the significance of this milestone achievement. Shnaider highlighted her natural forehand game and shared her journey from finishing her freshman year at NC State to earning three WTA titles and being on the brink of the top 15 rankings.
She expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the backing she’s received from her fans, particularly those donning Wolfpack shirts, as it feels like a home away from home for her in the US.
Shnaider at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.18 (career-high), Diana owns a compiled 45-17 record in 2024. The Russian is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where she beat the world no.68 Nadia Podoroska 6-0 6-1 and the world no.67 Clara Tauson 6-4 6-4.
Diana Shnaider will come up against the world no.96 Sara Errani in the 3rd round on Saturday at 1:00 pm on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Their record is 1-0 for Shnaider.
Shnaider has won 4 titles in 2024 in Hua Hin, the Paris, Bad Homburg and Budapest. Diana was the finalist in the Charleston.