This is reported on the site of the competition.

As noted, in the third set she broke the resistance of the 20th World Racquet, 26-year-old Russian woman Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with a result of 5: 7, 7: 6 (6), 6: 0.

Thanks to this victory, Tsurenko significantly reduced the gap with the Russian tennis player - 2: 3.

According to recently received information, the match lasted 2:00 and 43 minutes.

By the way, the Ukrainian won seven games at the reception and lost five on their filing. Also on account of Lesya seven aces and eight double errors, and Pavlyuchenkova four times gave a hit and five times mistaken on the filing.

It is noteworthy that in the second round of the tournament Tsurenko for the first time in the WTA-tour will meet with the winner of the tournament in Toronto Elina Svitolina.

It is known that now in the personal confrontation of Tsurenko and Svitolina, a draw - 1: 1.

Recall, as previously reported, "URA-Inform," Ukrainian athlete Elina Svitolina for one position improved her position in the ranking of the Women's Tennis Association in singles.