Lesia Tsurenko knocks out Andre Petkovic in three nervy sets

Ninth seed Andrea Petkovic has been knocked out in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, in three sets by Lesia Tsurenko.

Tsurenko made a fast start and broke Petkovic twice on her way to winning the first set 6-3.

The 25-year-old gained an early break in the second as well, but Petkovic fought back and broke the Ukrainian three times as she levelled the match at one set all.

In a nervy final set, Petkovic broke her opponent three times, but struggled on her own serve.

Tsurenko broke her four times and held her nerve to win the match 6-3 4-6 6-4.

Written by
Charlie Bennett