Lesia Tsurenko
Professional Tennis Player
About Lesia
Lesia Tsurenko, born on May 30, 1989, in Vladimirec, Ukraine, epitomizes resilience and talent in women’s tennis. She began her tennis journey at the age of 6 under the guidance of her parents, quickly rising through the ranks with her exceptional skills. Lesia achieved her career-high ranking of No. 23 in 2019, showcasing her prowess on the court with remarkable victories and memorable performances. She already won 4 WTA 250 tournaments, including Istanbul, Guangzhou and a back-to-back Acapulco win where she beat the likes of No. 1 Mirjana Lucic-Baroni and No. 3 Daria Saville. Another standout moment came when she reached the final of the Brisbane International, defeating world No. 2 Naomi Osaka en route. Lesia’s love for the game and dedication to her craft continue to inspire fans around the world.
About Lesia
- Born: 1998.05.30 in Vladimirec, Ukraine
Lesia achieved her career-high No. 23 in 2019. She kicked off season in strong fashion by reaching final of Brisbane (l. Ka.Pliskova), her first final at WTA Premier level. Defeat of No.5 Osaka en route to Brisbane final was second win over a Top 5 player, after upsetting No.2 Wozniacki at 2018 US Open.
Lesia started playing tennis at age 6 when her parents introduced her to the sport. She studied at Physical Education & Sports in Ukraine for 1.5 years (no longer studying; hopes to return one day). Her favorite shot is backhand. Her best tennis memory is 2013 Australian Open. Lesia speaks Russian, Ukrainian and English. She enjoys watching sports, playing pool and hanging out with friends.
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