Aryna Sabalenka vs Lesia Tsurenko: World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will face Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko in the third round of the Indian Wells Master on Sunday (March 12).
Sabalenka is enjoying brilliant form this season, having won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open by beating Elena Rybakina (4–6, 6–3, 6–4). Before that, she even won the Adelaide International 1 title. Her 13-match winning streak finally ended at the Dubai Open when the eventual champion Barbara Krejcikova crushed her in the quarterfinal.
Meanwhile, the Ukranian started at the BNP Paribas by thrashing Zhu Lin in the second round. This year, she started at the ITF $60,000 event and reached the semi-finals. In the season’s first Grand Slam event, she was crushed out after the first round but bounced back by becoming the runner-up at the WTA 250 event in Thailand. Also Read: “That Could Be A Dangerous Move,” Renowned Journalist Over Tight Schedule Of Carlos Alcaraz
Aryna Sabalenka vs Lesia Tsurenko match details
Tournament: Indian Wells 2024
Date: March 12, 2024
Venue: California, United States
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Round: Round of 32
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Prize money: $8,800,000
Aryna Sabalenka vs Lesia Tsurenko: Head-to-Head Records Till Date
The two previously met at the same stage in Indian Wells four years ago. Sabalenka defeated her in straight sets and will be eyeing another victory when they’ll lock horns today. That wasn’t the only time they took on each other. Tsurenko had crushed Sabalenka at Hobart in 2018. So they are tied in their head-to-head stand at 1-1.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Lesia Tsurenko: Who will be the winner?
There’s no doubt Sabalenka is in good form right now. The only area she needs to improve much is converting the breakpoints. Against Evgeniya Rodina in the previous clash, she converted just five out of 12 chances. At the same time, Tsurenko cannot be taken lightly, for she likes to use her backhand often.
Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka will win in straight sets.
Aryna Sabalenka‘s Last Three Performances
1. Indian Wells 2024: Round of 64- Sabalenka d. Evgeniya Rodina (6-2, 6-0).
2. Dubai Open 2024: Quarter-final- Barbora Krejcikova d. Sabalenka (0-6, 7-6 (7-2) 6-1).
3. Dubai Open 2024: Round of 16- Sabalenka d. Jelena Ostapenko (6-2, 1-6, 1-6).
Lesia Tsurenko‘s Last Three Performances
1. Indian Wells 2024: Round of 64- Tsurenko d. Donna Vekic (2-6, 6-2, 6-2).
2. Indian Wells 2024: Round of 128- Tsurenko d. Zhu Lin (6-4, 6-3).
3. Monterrey Open: Round of 32- Donna Vekic d. Tsurenko (2-6, 5-0 Walkover).
Aryna Sabalenka vs Lesia Tsurenko: Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details
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UK: Amazon Prime Video
India: Viacom18
Europe: Eurosport, SportKlub
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