Tennis

Shnaider extends perfect finals record with Monterrey Open victory over Alexandrova

Russian tennis star Diana Shnaider maintained her flawless record in WTA tour-level finals on Saturday, defeating compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to capture the Monterrey Open title in a compelling three-set battle. The victory extended Shnaider's remarkable winning streak in championship matches and added another prestigious WTA 500 trophy to her rapidly expanding collection.