Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026, Tokyo, Japan - WTA 500

[MargaretMcAleer]

The first ladies singles SF has just started
Ferandez v Rakhimova
Fernandez won the 1st set 75., capitalizing on key baseline efficiency and clutch break point performance. Fernandez converting 2 for 2 BPs.Fernandez itilized her left handed angles effectively to fire 4 Aces, while Rakhimova managed only 1.

In the 2nd set Fernandez won 71% on her first serve and hit 9 Aces during the match to maintain control.Fernandez converted 4 out of 6BPs across the match, pressing Rakhimova's service games
Fernandez d Rakhimova 75 63 to advance to the final, where she will play either Schnaider or Pohankova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The 2nd SF between Shnaider v Pohankova
Shnaider won the 1st set 64, winning 2 crucial break points and securing 83% of her first serve points won ( winning 19 of 23 first serves) while holding 4 of her service games

In the 2nd set which went to a tie break,, Shnaider produced a efficent first serve performance, Shnaider showed critcal composure. Shnaider narrowly edged out the TB 9 points to 7, preventing Pohankova from pushing the match into a 3rd set

Shnaider d Pohankova 64 76 (7) advancing to the final where she will play Fernandez to win the title in Tokyo.

 

[britbox]

Semi Matches,
Saturday 31st October,

Fernandez vs Rakhimova H2H Tied at 1 all

Shnaider (3) vs Pohankova First meeting

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Rybamkina gave Fernandez a walk over in the QFs due to inflammation and neck pain

Rybakina did the same thing last year. The opponent she gave a walkover to was Noskova. If this is an omen, then Fernandez would be 2027 Wimbledon Champion.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rybakina did the same thing last year. The opponent she gave a walkover to was Noskova. If this is an omen, then Fernandez would be 2027 Wimbledon Champion.

I am fully aware Rybakina did the same thing last year, I dont believe in Hypotheticals/Omens full stop

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The match between Shnaider and Pohankova was a really good tight contest, Pohankova is one to watch

 

[britbox]

The match between Shnaider and Pohankova was a really good tight contest, Pohankova is one to watch

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ladies Singles Final,
Sunday 1st November,

Shnaider (3) vs Fernandez

Shnaider leads their H2H 3-2 and has won the past 3 meetings, all 3 victories came in straight sets
The last time Fernandez took a set was in Wuhan 2024.
It will be a ' battle of the left handers' for the title in Tokyo.


Ladies Doubles Final,

Dabrowski/Stefani (1) vs Errani/Paolini

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Shnaider won the 1st set 64 over Fernandez dominating on serve ( winning 82% of first serve points and face 1 BP) while converting 3 of 4 BPs.
Forgot to add one of my favorite umpires Barry White aka Kada Nouni is the umpire for this match
Fernandez was down a double break in the 2nd set and has fought back well, still needed to raise her 1st serve % to get some free points, her serve can be a weakness at times, something she needs to improve
Shnaider will now serve for the match at 5-4
Shnaider being a bit too passive allowing Fernandez to get up the court
Fernandez with her 3BP good use of the slice
What a fight back Fernandez breaks, Shnaider was leading 4-0 in the 2nd set
Fernandez never gives up without a fight, Shnaider needs to forget about her last service game and concentrate on the match at hand
Best Drop Shot of the match from Fernandez sneaky with lots of spin landed just inside the line
Shnaider will now serve to stay in the 2nd set 5-6
Fernandez playing with confidence now, bhand winners and angles on the lines to both wings, and breaks Shnaider to love, wins the 2nd set 75
Going 3
Fernandez has all the momentum going into the final set

Big hold by Shnaider she was down love 40, missed opportunity from Fernandez
Suddenly a shift in the momentum, Shnaider playing more aggressive tennis, quite frankly she had to and breaks
A couple of UFE from Fernandez and Shnaider holds to love and leads 4-2 in the 3rd set
Shnaider with 1BP and she breaks, and leads 5-2 and for the 2nd time today will serve for the title
CH point for Shnaider

Title No 6 for Diana Shnaider defeating Fernandez 64 75 62, after not being able to close out the match in straight sets she bounced back to win in 3 sets.This is Shnaider's first title of the year, though she has been consistent making SFs this year in some tournaments. Good fight back from Fernandez in the 3rd set too many ufe crept into her game when it mattered
Shnaider will move up to a live ranking # 12 and Fernandez moves up to a live ranking#19 up 4 places from #23

Errani/Paolini upset the No 1 seeded team of Dabrowski/Stefani 62 62 to win the Doubles Title in Tokyo