The Russian left-hander looking to bounce back in Paris

Diana Shnaider, 22 years old, WTA No. 25, a left-hander coached by Sascha Bajin, is one of the most explosive players on tour. Five WTA titles in her career, with a career-high ranking of No. 11 in the world in May 2025. Her 2026 clay season has been mixed, with a first-round exit in Rome against Osaka, but her intrinsic level remains far higher than her recent results suggest. Renata Zarazua, Mexican, WTA No. 71, is a clay-court player with a defensive profile, but without the weapons to trouble Shnaider in a normal match.