Katie Boulter was overwhelmed by Diana Shnaider within the last of the Hong Kong Open

British prime seed Katie Boulter was comfortably overwhelmed in straight units by Russian prime seed Diana Shnaider within the last of the Hong Kong Open.

Boulter, the second seed, was on the lookout for a 3rd WTA title of the season however was by no means in competition, shedding 6-1 6-2 to the world quantity 14 in a single hour and 11 minutes.

Schneider has now gained all 4 WTA finals she has performed on this season in any respect three venues, following victories in Thailand, Hungary and Germany.

“It feels superb,” mentioned the 20-year-old. “I hope I can proceed like this each season.

“I’ll proceed to work. I’m very pleased to win the final event of the season with my household right here. The entire week was enjoyable and I’ll always remember it.”

Regardless of the defeat Boulter, 28, will enter the highest 25 on the earth for the primary time after ending the season strongly.