Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva Falls in Miami Masters Qualifiers Debut at No. 89
Andorran tennis player Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva lost her debut at world No.
Key Points
- Lost 6-2, 6-1, 1-6 to No. 155 Varvara Lepchenko in first-round qualifiers.
- Dropped serve twice early, allowing Lepchenko to take first two sets.
- Mounted comeback to win third set before rain delay shifted momentum.
- Projects to drop to No. 102 in WTA rankings post-loss.
Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva suffered a first-round defeat in the qualifying draw of the Miami Masters 1,000, marking her debut as world number 89—her career-high ranking.
The Andorran player lost in three sets to local Varvara Lepchenko, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6. Jiménez started poorly, dropping serve twice as the American, ranked 155, claimed the opening set. She mounted a comeback in the second, delivering a strong performance to level the match.
Momentum shifted dramatically when rain interrupted play at a high point for Jiménez. Upon resumption, she failed to sustain her form, allowing Lepchenko to secure the decider.
The loss could see Jiménez drop out of the top 100 in the WTA rankings. Unofficial projections place her around number 102 following the result, pending official confirmation.
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