Match box
| Player | Set 1 | Set 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Eala | 5 | 4 |
| Diana Shnaider | 7 | 6 |
Diana Shnaider, the world No. 13, beat Alexandra Eala, the world No. 20, 7-5 6-4 in the Round of 16 at Ningbo. It was a close match, and it was decided on break points.
The turning point: break points
Shnaider created 13 break points and won 6 of them. Eala got to 8 and won 4. Both players found their chances, and Shnaider’s conversion carried the day.
Serving shaped the match too. Shnaider landed 71 % of her first serves and won 61 % of those points. Eala landed 58 % and won 51 %. Eala hit 1 ace to Shnaider’s 0, and had 1 double fault to Shnaider’s 3.
The rallies were just as level. Eala hit 26 winners and Shnaider 27. Eala made 27 unforced errors and Shnaider 26. Shnaider won 83 points in total to Eala’s 74.
Shnaider took the first set 7-5 and the second 6-4.
Key numbers
0Aces
6/13Break points won
71%First-serve percentage
