Diana Shnaider

Diana Maximovna Shnaider is a Russian tennis player who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the doubles category. She, alongside Mirra Andreeva, lost to the team of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in the final. The Russian tennis sensation has earned fame in both the singles and doubles categories. She is ranked No. 18 in singles and No. 58 in doubles by the WTA, as of August 2024.

The current season has been quite successful for Shnaider, as she won three WTA singles titles. She won her first WTA title at the 2024 Hua Hin, defeating Zhu Lin in three sets. Her next victory came at the 2024 Bad Homburg Open, where she registered a win against Donna Vekic in the final. She is yet to win any WTA doubles title in her career. Shnaider recorded her best Grand Slam singles performance at the 2024 Wimbledon Open, where she reached the third round. She also finished quarterfinalist at the 2024 French Open in the doubles category. She is a left-handed player who is known for a powerful and flashy style of play.

Diana Shnaider Early Life

Shnaider started playing at the age of four and started taking sports seriously when she turned eight. She initially began her tennis training with Samvel Minasyan in Moscow. Shnaider played college tennis for the NC State Wolfpack at North Carolina State University. She won major girl’s doubles titles at the 2021 Wimbledon Open and the 2022 Australian Open with Kristina Dmitruk and Clervie Ngounoue, respectively. She achieved the combined ranking of No. 3 on the ITF Junior Circuit in December 2021.

Diana Shnaider Family Background

Shnaider was born to Maxim Shnaider and Yulia Shnaider. She also has a younger brother named Lev Shnaider. During childhood, her parents search for different stuff in which their daughter can indulge their time. In her interview with Behind the Racquet, Shnaider said that when she was young, they passed across a club with a big racquet symbol. Shnaider’s mother asked to try the sport, after which she developed an interest in tennis. She used to sleep with a tennis racquet and had never let it go. Her parents also tried to convince her to change her citizenship due to decreased opportunities for Russian tennis players. However, she shunned by asserting to be a true patriot.

Her father, Maxim Shnaider, is a lawyer by profession and of German descent. He is a former boxer who later moved to Tolyatti with his family. Yulia Shnaider is a professional English teacher. Diana Shnaider’s younger Lev Shnaider also likes playing tennis. In an interview with npt.formulatx, Shnaider shared that she hopes to play a Grand Slam match in the mixed doubles category with her brother.

Diana Shnaider Social Media

She is active on Instagram under the username: @ _di_ shnaider_

Diana Shnaider Prize Money

According to the WTA official website, Shnaider has won $1.4 million in prize money to date, including over $993,246 in 2024.

Diana Shnaider Brand Ambassadors

Diana Shnaider is associated with the sports brand Adidas for her shoes and clothing. For tennis racquets and accessories, she has signed an endorsement deal with Yonex.

Diana Shnaider Career Stats

Shnaider holds a career singles record of 130-58 and a doubles record of 38-29. According to the WTA website, she has served 85 aces in 2024 and has a first serve percentage of 63.2%, as of August 2024. She has won 72.6% of 470 service games in 2024. In terms of her returning record, she wins 35.7% on first-serve returns and 55.5% on second-serve returns.

Diana Shnaider Achievements

Some of Shnaider’s Achievements are as follows:

Olympic Medal

Shnaider won a silver medal in the doubles category at the 2024 Paris Olympics with Mirra Andreeva.

Awards

Shnaider was awarded All-American honors in singles and doubles, ACC Freshman of the Year and ACC Most Valuable Player.

Top 20 Ranking

Shnaider broke into the top 20 on August 19, 2024, with her commendable performance on the tennis circuit.

Diana Shnaider Best Finish at each Grand Slam

Diana Shnaider Titles Won

Shnaider has won three WTA singles titles, as of August 2024, including the 2023 Hua Hin, the 2024 Bad Homburg Open and the 2024 Budapest Grand Prix. She has not won any WTA title in the doubles category.

Diana Shnaider Coaching Staff

Igor Andreev is Diana Shnaider’s coach. He is a former Russian professional tennis player who has three ATP single titles. He registered his best grand slam performance at the 2007 French Open, where he finished quarterfinalist.

Diana Shnaider House

Shniader currently resides in Moscow, Russia, with her parents.