The Ukrainian lost to Leila Fernandez in the first set, winning 4:0
Ukrainian tennis player Lesya Tsurenko lost in the first round tournament WTA 1000 in Miami (USA).
In straight sets, the Ukrainian lost to the finalist of the US Open-2021 Leyla Fernandez from Canada. In the first game, Tsurenko led 4-0, but the Canadian managed to make a comeback, winning six games in a row. The Ukrainian took the lead 2-0 in the second set as well, but then managed to win only one of the next six games.
Recall that Lesya entered the main draw of the tournament in Miami, defeating Harriet Dart from Great Britain in the finals of the qualification.
Earlier, Marta Kostyuk advanced to the second round of the tournament in Miami. She beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy in straight sets. Angelina Kalinina will start her performance in Miami from the second round.
WTA 1000. Miami (USA). First round
Lesya Tsurenko (Ukraine, Q) — Leila Fernandez (Canada) – 0:2 (4:6, 3:6)
Source: Sportarena
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