Tennis in Ukrainian: Tsurenko in Madrid gave battle to the third racket of the world

Ukrainian tennis player Lesya Tsurenko are unable to get to the second round of a major clay tournament in Madrid WTA Premier Mandatory with a prize Fund of €5,924,318.

To interrupt the series of six defeats Tsurenko tried to match with the third racket of the world of Karolina Pliskova, who in this season has headed champion race WTA. Les tried the fifth attempt to open his victories in Madrid.

During the first set, Pliskova was leading 5:2, but unexpectedly allowed Tsurenko back in the game. Ukrainian battle brought the game to the tie-break, but with the score 4:2 lost four points in a row and was in a difficult position.

In the second set, Tsurenko was transformed – Les organized three breaks, and on his serve and lost only one game.

Alas, finally the tide of the match Ukrainian failed. In the deciding set when the score was 2:2 Tsurenko lost his serve and return game are unable. Pliskova coolly finished off her opponent and advanced to the second round.

The only representative of Ukraine in Madrid remains Elina Svitolina, in which the first match will meet with one of the winners of the qualification.

Lesya Tsurenko (Ukraine) — Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic, 2) — 6:7, 6:2, 2:6

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