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Kessler and Shnaider Headline Day 3 Action at Pan Pacific Open
21 Oct
Summary
- McCartney Kessler and Linda Noskova to face off in second round
- Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya battle for quarterfinal spot
- Kessler coming off comeback win, Noskova seeks to limit errors
The 2025 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo is set to feature several high-profile matchups on Day 3, with McCartney Kessler and Diana Shnaider among the big names in action.
Kessler, who made deep runs at the Beijing and Ningbo tournaments earlier this year, will lock horns with Linda Noskova in the first match of the day. Noskova, a finalist at the China Open, possesses a powerful game, but her tendency to commit unforced errors could play into Kessler's hands. The American was impressive in her first-round comeback win and will look to carry that momentum forward.
In the other marquee clash, Shnaider will face off against Anna Kalinskaya. Shnaider, a four-time titlist in 2024, has struggled for form this season but showed signs of revival with a recent final appearance in Monterrey and a semifinal run in Osaka. Kalinskaya, on the other hand, has been hampered by injuries and will be looking to regain her rhythm.
Both matches promise to be closely contested affairs, with the players' recent form and ability to handle the big moments likely to be the deciding factors.
