Mananchaya Sawangkaew Faces Maya Joint in WTA Qualifying Round at Wuhan Open

Historically, this is the first meeting between Sawangkaew and Joint, with no previous encounters recorded since 2022.

In her last five matches, Sawangkaew has had a tough run, winning only one match and losing four. Her recent results include:

- October 6, 2026: Lost to Linda Fruhvirtova in the third round of the Suzhou Open (2-6, 0-6)

- September 21, 2026: Lost to Alina Korneeva at the Korea Open (4-6, 2-6)

- September 2, 2026: Lost to Leylah Fernandez at the US Open (4-6, 1-6)

- August 31, 2026: Defeated Panna Udvardy at the US Open (6-4, 6-3)

- August 28, 2026: Lost to Katie Volynets in the quarter-finals of the Ennoble Care Philly Open (2-6, 3-6)

On the other hand, Maya Joint has experienced more success recently, winning three of her last five matches, including:

- September 30, 2026: Defeated Sinja Kraus in the first round of the China Open (3-6, 6-5)

- September 27, 2026: Won against Kimberly Birrell in the final of the Korea Open (4-6, 2-6)

- September 26, 2026: Beat Alina Korneeva in the semi-final of the Korea Open (6-2, 1-6)

- September 26, 2026: Defeated Lanlana Tararudee in the quarter-finals of the Korea Open (6-4, 6-3)

- September 23, 2026: Won against Dayeon Back in the round of 16 at the Korea Open (6-2, 6-1)

As both players prepare for their upcoming match, it remains to be seen who will advance in the tournament.