Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva Falls in Cincinnati Qualifying to Sawangkaew
The 21-year-old Andorran struggled with early breaks and unforced errors, exiting in straight sets on Monday. This marks her fifth defeat in six recent matches as she prepares for the US Open.
Key Points
- Andorran No. 122 Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva lost 3-6, 3-6 to Thailand's No. 109 Mananchaya Sawangkaew in WTA 1000 Cincinnati qualifying opener.
- Sawangkaew broke serve twice early for 4-0 first-set lead; Jiménez recovered one but lost set.
- Second set: Tied 2-2 before Sawangkaew broke for 4-2; Jiménez saved two match points but fell on third.
- Fifth loss in last six matches for Jiménez ahead of US Open tune-up.
Andorran tennis player Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva, who turned 21 on Sunday, was eliminated in the opening round of qualifying at the Cincinnati WTA 1000 Masters on Monday. Ranked No. 122, she fell 3-6, 3-6 to Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew, the 24-year-old No. 109.
Jiménez struggled early against Sawangkaew, who broke her serve twice to race to a 4-0 lead in the first set. The Andorran recovered one break but failed to convert break-point opportunities, allowing the Thai player to claim the set.
In the second set, Jiménez held level at 2-2 before Sawangkaew broke again to lead 4-2. She saved two match points on her serve but succumbed on the third.
The defeat represents Jiménez's fifth loss in her last six outings, with just one victory in that span. The Cincinnati event serves as a key tune-up for the US Open, the season's final Grand Slam, though she exits before reaching the main draw.
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