A memorable day on the WTA Tour saw Viktorija Golubic finally end an eight-year wait for a title, while Diana Shnaider put on a masterclass to win in Hong Kong. Here’s a breakdown of the championship action from Jiujiang and Hong Kong.
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Golubic Wins Jiangxi Open, Her First Title in Eight Years
The long wait is over for Viktorija Golubic. The Swiss player captured her second WTA Tour championship—and her first in eight years—by defeating No. 2 seed Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 7-5 at the Jiangxi Open in Jiujiang, China. Golubic’s last title came in 2016 in Lausanne, and this victory marks a triumphant return for the 32-year-old, who has endured a rollercoaster journey on the WTA Tour.
Golubic, who once soared to a career-high ranking of No. 35 after reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals and two finals in 2021, had since plummeted to No. 168. With this win, she is projected to climb back toward the top 100.
The match saw Golubic display resilience. After trailing 2-1 and being broken again in a grueling, 17-deuce game, she fought back to level the set and ultimately broke Sramkova in the final game to secure the victory. Sramkova, who had pushed Golubic in a physically and mentally draining second set, couldn’t withstand the Swiss player’s determined comeback.
Shnaider Clinches Hong Kong Tennis Open in Dominant Fashion
In Hong Kong, top-seeded Diana Shnaider needed just 71 minutes to dismantle No. 2 seed Katie Boulter of Great Britain, 6-1, 6-2, to claim the Hong Kong Tennis Open title. The 20-year-old Russian was in imperious form, breaking Boulter’s serve four times and never facing a break point herself.
Shnaider’s aggressive and precise play overwhelmed Boulter, who acknowledged post-match that her energy was depleted from a packed fall schedule. “I was playing on an empty tank,” Boulter admitted, as the toll of recent tournaments caught up to her.
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Shnaider’s commanding performance further solidifies her reputation as a rising force on the WTA Tour. This latest title marks another significant achievement for the young Russian, who is quickly making a name for herself on the international tennis stage.
