Tennis
Tsurenko lost the first set to Krejcikova and withdrew from the quarter-final match
Ukrainian tennis player Lesya Tsurenko (WTA 43) completed their performance in the challenging WTA 500 series tournament held in Zhengzhou (China).
In the quarter-finals, the Ukrainian player lost the first set Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic, WTA 18) and then withdrew from the competition.
WTA 500 Zhengzhou. Difficult. 1/4 final
Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) [7] – Lesya Tsurenko (Ukraine) [Q] – 6:3, RET., Tsurenko
In the middle of the match, Tsurenko called for physical therapy on the field due to his back problems.
This was the second meeting between tennis players. In 2023, Lesya defeated Barbora at Roland Garros.
In the semifinals of the tournament in Zhengzhou, Krejcikova will face Daria Kasatkina.
Barbora Krejcikova advanced to the semi-finals after Lesia Tsurenko retired due to injury.
Final score: 6-3.#ZhengzhouOpen pic.twitter.com/TUBgEJNHkh
— wta (@WTA) 13 October 2023
Source: Sport UA
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