“We’re going to play Madrid and Rome together”: Diana Shnaider confirms doubles reunion with Mirra Andreeva
WTAMonday, 20 April 2026 at 14:34
Diana Shnaider has outlined the current status of her doubles partnership with Mirra Andreeva, clarifying that the pair’s reduced activity in 2026 stems primarily from Andreeva’s decision to prioritise singles. In the opening months of the season, Shnaider has partnered with players including Linda Noskova, Alexandra Panova and Liudmila Samsonova, reflecting a more flexible approach to her doubles schedule.
The two players formed one of the most effective young combinations on tour, highlighted by their run to Olympic silver at Paris 2024. That campaign marked a key moment in their development as a pairing, establishing a foundation that would carry into further success on the WTA Tour.
Their results continued into the 2025 season, where they claimed a WTA 1000 title in Miami and reached the semifinals at Roland Garros. Across surfaces, they showed the ability to compete consistently at a high level, even without committing to a full-time partnership.
However, the structure of that collaboration has shifted in 2026. Andreeva has reduced her doubles commitments, particularly at Grand Slam level, while Shnaider has adapted by rotating partners. The partnership now operates on a selective basis, with both players expected to reunite for key events during the clay swing.
Shift toward selective scheduling in 2026
Shnaider explained that the change in their partnership was driven by Andreeva’s decision-making rather than a breakdown in collaboration. After the WTA Finals, the discussion between the two players led to a more flexible arrangement moving forward.
“Well, honestly it wasn’t fully my decision," Shnaider said in an interview with I reached out to Mirra after Finals and she told me that she decided with Christian's Court. "Conchita that they want to focus more on singles. So she told me that she’s not going to play doubles on Grand Slams and she will maybe play some doubles on some tournaments.”
The adjustment required Shnaider to adapt her schedule, including working with different partners while maintaining the option of reuniting when possible. The uncertainty around availability also influenced her approach to planning.
“And she told me you might want to search for somebody else because in case I would need to pull out from doubles, I would do it. And I was like, yeah, that’s not really what I want because if I’m playing full power, full time, I’m going to win.”
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Despite that, the relationship between the two remains intact. Shnaider emphasised her preference for playing alongside Andreeva, citing both comfort and performance as key factors in their continued collaboration. “We’re going to play Madrid and Rome together. I asked her because I’m more than happy to play with her. For me, it’s super easy and I feel super comfortable playing together.”
The foundation of the Shnaider-Andreeva partnership was built during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where they secured a silver medal in women’s doubles. That run provided both visibility and validation, positioning them as a pairing capable of competing at the highest level despite limited time together.
Their success extended into the 2025 season. The pair claimed the Miami Open title, one of the most significant achievements of their careers in doubles, and followed it with a semifinal run at Roland Garros, as well as an appearance at the WTA Finals, where they were eliminated in the round-robin stage. Shnaider reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 8, while Andreeva peaked at No. 12.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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