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Bencic and Shnaider Stage Thrilling Comebacks at Ningbo Open 2025
16 Oct
Summary
- Sixth seed Belina Bencic fought back from a set down to win
- Seventh seed Diana Shnaider also came from behind to advance
- Both players are now through to the quarterfinals
The second-round matches at the Ningbo Open 2025 concluded on Thursday, October 16. Sixth seed Belina Bencic and seventh seed Diana Shnaider both fought back from a set down to secure their spots in the quarterfinals.
Bencic was forced to dig deep, eventually defeating Yuliia Starodubtseva 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in a closely contested battle. Shnaider also staged a remarkable comeback, rallying past former French Open finalist Karolina Muchova with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory.
Both players' hard-fought wins have set them up for a place in the last eight, joining Ajla Tomljanovic, who had already booked her quarterfinal berth. The remaining players will now aim to join the trio in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Bencic and Shnaider's impressive performances have further added to the excitement of the Ningbo Open 2025, which has already seen its fair share of upsets and thrilling matches.
