In the Hong Kong Open second round, top seed Diana Shnaider faces unseeded Priscilla Hon. This marks their first career meeting, with the winner set to play Suzan Lamens or Cristina Bucsa next.
Diana Shnaider:
- Overcame qualifier Kyoka Okamura in straight sets to start her campaign.
- Currently ranked 14th with 51 wins this season but lost five of her last eight matches, struggling with form recently.
Priscilla Hon:
- Aims for her first tour-level main draw wins since 2019, having defeated Eudice Chong in the first round.
- This was her first main draw win this season, and she has a 30-25 record overall, including one ITF title on hard court.
- Recently climbed 22 spots to 188th in the live ranking and is known for her strong hardcourt performance.
Prediction:
Shnaider is favored to win, considering her ranking and experience, despite recent form struggles.