Athletistic / Tennis. President of the Russian Tennis Federation (RFF), Shamil Tarpishchev, reacted to the victory of Russian Diana Schneider at the WTA-250 tournament in Hua Hin (Thailand). In the decisive match of the competition, the 108th racket in the world defeated the 45th number in the world ranking, the Chinese Zhu Lin.
“Schneider deserves to be congratulated for winning her first tournament at the adult level. The tournament is not the most prestigious, but it is important for her progression, Diana has room to grow. Victory in this tournament is a great incentive for improvement”, TASS quotes Tarpishchev.
On February 4, Diana Schneider defeated Zhu Lin in the final of the tournament in Hua Hin in three sets – 6:3, 2:6, 6:1. For the 19-year-old Russian, this is the first victory at the WTA level. Monday, February 5, Schneider immediately rose to 35th place in the WTA rankings and became the 73rd racket in the world for the first time in her career.
Source: Sport
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