Diana Shnaider Stuns Coco Gauff at Canadian Open

The young Russian attributes her success to the mental toughness honed during her college tennis career.

Diana Shnaider defeated top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-1 in the National Bank Open, marking her first top-10 victory.
Shnaider credits her college tennis experience at North Carolina State University for her mental resilience and strategic play.
Gauff struggled with unforced errors and double faults, questioning her decision to compete in Toronto after the Olympics.
Shnaider has rapidly climbed the WTA rankings, now standing at world No. 24 after turning pro last year.
Despite financial and logistical challenges due to sanctions on Russia, Shnaider remains committed to representing her country.