Shnaider beats Fernandez in Tokyo for first title of the season

Diana Shnaider claimed her first WTA title of the 2026 season by defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final in Tokyo on Sunday. The 22-year-old Russian, who entered the tournament as the third seed, secured the sixth WTA championship of her career. The victory came on November 1, 2026.