Mananchaya Sawangkaew vs Anna Blinkova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | First Round
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Mananchaya Sawangkaew takes on Anna Blinkova in the first-round of the Cincinnati Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Mananchaya Sawangkaew vs Anna Blinkova prediction
Mananchaya Sawangkaew qualified for the Cincinnati Open after a straight sets win over Lanlana Tararudee in the second stage of qualifying. She has won three ITF titles this season, but her highlight of the season was at Wimbledon as she reached the third-round of a major for the first time in her career. She has moved up to 99 in the world rankings.
Her first-round opponent is Anna Blinkova. The Russian also qualified after coming from a set down to beat Eva Lys. Blinkova has struggled this season in terms of form, with 24 defeats from 43 matches. She suffered a losing streak right at the start of the year and has failed to advance beyond the second-round of a WTA event in 2026.
This is an evenly matched first-round encounter, but Sawangkaew has been the more consistent performer in recent times. She has enough quality in her game to get past Blinkova.
Mananchaya Sawangkaew vs Anna Blinkova tip: Mananchaya Sawangkaew to win
