The WTA winner in Monterrey five days ago, Donna Vekic was unexpectedly eliminated in the second round of Indian Wells by Lesia Tsurenko (95 WTA).

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Donna Vekic was eliminated in Indian Wells

Croatia’s Donna Vekic, ranked 23rd in the world, made an ambitious start and won the first set 6-2.

The 33-year-old Ukrainian made a great comeback and won the next two sets with the same score of 6-2, 6-2.

The game lasted one hour and 59 minutes.

In the third round, Lesya Tsurenko will meet with the winner Evgenia Rodina and the second favorite of the tournament, Aryna Sabalenko.

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.