Diana Shnaider of Russia and Leylah Fernandez of Canada will face off in the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday. Shnaider, the tournament’s No. 3 seed, secured her place in the final by defeating 18-year-old Slovakian Mia Pohankova 6-4, 7-6 (9) in a closely contested semifinal. Fernandez advanced after overcoming Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova 7-5, 6-3 in her semifinal match.

In the semifinal against Pohankova, Shnaider showed resilience, particularly in the second-set tiebreak. Pohankova held a 6-5 lead in the breaker, but Shnaider captured four of the final five points to clinch the set and match. Over the course of the 1 hour and 46 minute match, Shnaider saved five of six break points, highlighting her ability to perform under pressure and advancing to her first final of the 2026 season.

Meanwhile, Fernandez staged a strong comeback in her semifinal. After falling behind 3-1 in the opening set and losing the initial two games of the second, she rallied to edge past Rakhimova. Fernandez was dominant on serve, recording nine aces throughout the 1 hour and 54 minute match, and reached her third final of the year.

The championship match will feature two players who have demonstrated poise and competitiveness in key moments. Shnaider is seeking her first title of 2026, while Fernandez aims to build on her consistent form this season. The final will take place at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, a prominent event on the women’s tennis calendar held annually in Tokyo.