Diana Shnaider vs Caroline Dolehide Preview & Prediction | 2025 Italian Open | Second Round

Diana Shnaider meets Caroline Dolehide in the second round in Rome.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time: Thursday 8th May, 2025: UK – not before 11.10am / US ET – not before 6.10am / US PT – not before 3.10am

Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Diana Shnaider vs Caroline Dolehide prediction

Diana Shnaider is aiming for another strong run on clay to propel her into the top ten for the first time. 

The 13th seed reached the round of 16 in Madrid and Stuttgart and has a solid track record on the dirt, lifting a title in Budapest just under a year ago. 

The Russian’s opponent, Caroline Dolehide is more of a mixed bag on clay, winning one and losing one from her three tournaments on the surface heading into Rome. 

The American will be fired up and ready to give her all, but Shnaider has more weapons and is more comfortable in these conditions, making this an obvious call. 

Diana Shnaider vs Caroline Dolehide tip: Diana Shnaider to win