Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko makes quick work of American opponent in opening round of Indian Wells

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko easily reached the next round of WTA 1000 in Indian Wells, USA.

The No. 34-ranked Tsurenko confidently eliminated American Liv Hovde (WTA 265) in the opening match of the tournament.

Tsurenko won the first set with a score 6 – 3, before cruising through the second set at 6 – 1.

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The match lasted just one hour and six minutes.

Tsurenko will face American Emma Navarro in the Round of 32.

WTA 1000 – Indian Wells

Round of 64

Liv Hovde (USA) — Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) — 3 - 6, 1 – 6

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