Lesia Tsurenko is a Ukrainian Tennis star who certainly gained recognition in the major tennis tournament by defeating some of the favorites. In the ongoing Wimbledon 2023, she managed to paw her way into the Round of 16 after all qualification rounds and currently preparing to clash with Jessica Pegula in the Round of 16 today.
She has won the honor of four singles titles on the WTA Tour and six singles titles with eight doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. She currently holds the 60th position in the WTA singles rankings and she also attained the best 23rd rank ever in her career on 18th February 2019. On 28th May 2018, she achieved the peak of number 115 in the doubles ranking.
Early Life
Lesia Tsurenko was born on 30th May 1989 in Volodymyrets’, Ukraine. Viktor Tsurenko and Larysa Tsurenko are her parents. Her father works in a power plant while her mother works as an economist. Lesia found her love for tennis at a young age while growing up in Volodymyrets, Ukraine. Even her parents supported her dream and she began playing tennis at the age of six, and her talent quickly became evident.
As she progressed, Tsurenko’s dedication and hard work stood out, earning her recognition in Ukrainian tennis circles. During her teenage years, Tsurenko continued to excel in junior tournaments, catching the attention of coaches and scouts. Motivated to pursue a professional career, she made the decision to turn pro at 18 and embarked on the competitive journey of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour.
Lesia Tsurenko Career
In the season of 2013, Tsurenko entered the semifinals of the WTA Premier of Brisbane International tournament after achieving her results as the lucky loser where she was replaced with Maria Sharapova. Later, she took over the place of Jarmila Gajdosova and Daniela Hantuchova before actually losing the three sets to another player named Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
She got qualified for the main draw and entered the Australian Open where she faced Pavlyuchenkova who was positioned at 24th seed that time. While competing with her, Tsurenko won the three sets where she defeated Daria Gavrilova in the second round but later lose the match to Caroline Wozniacki in the third round. In 2013, Tsurenko reached the career-high ranking of number 60 in the world.
In 2015, Tsurenko demonstrated her skills at the Indian Wells Open, reaching the quarterfinals. Despite retiring due to an ankle injury, she had notable wins against Andrea Petkovic, Annika Beck, Eugenie Bouchard, and Alizé Cornet. Tsurenko continued to make strides in the 2016 season, achieving her first Grand Slam fourth-round appearance at the US Open. She followed this success by claiming her maiden WTA Tour singles title in Guangzhou, defeating Jelena Janković in the final.
Lesia Tsurenko Biography |
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| Real Name | Lesia Viktorivna Tsurenko |
| Birth Date | May 30, 1989 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 34 Years |
| Birth Place | Volodymyrets’, Ukraine |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimeters – 176 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 67 kg – in Pounds – 148 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 8 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Viktor Tsurenko |
| Mother | Larysa Tsurenko |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | – |
| College | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is her boyfriend? | None |
Personal life
Lesia is single and she doesn’t have a boyfriend in 2023. She has mastered the art of keeping her romantic life completely private. She has skillfully avoided controversies and the constant buzz of breakup or hookup rumors. In a playful remark, she once amusingly referred to her boyfriend as “Tennis,” highlighting her unwavering dedication to her sport.
On Facebook, she shared that tennis consumes the majority of her time and attention. By successfully balancing her personal privacy with her professional achievements, Tsurenko has captivated the public’s curiosity about her love life while remaining focused on her tennis career.
Lesia Tsurenko Net Worth
Tsurenko is best known for her tennis games. She is one of the top-notch professional tennis players who have attained huge fame out of her wonderful games. Tsurenko is estimated to have a net worth of around $4 million including her endorsements, prizes, and basic salary amount.
Trivia
- She qualified for Wimbledon; she beat Dinah Pfizenmaier and later set a second-round match with Simona Halep.
- Tsurenko defeated the number 2 seed in three sets before losing out the appearance in the third round.
- Tsurenko won the WTA third singles title in Acapulco while defeating French professional tennis player Kristina Mladenovic who is the former ranker of world number 1 in doubles.
- After her performance at Wimbledon, Tsurenko achieved the career-high ranking of number 29.