Kerber round-one Open rival ill in Hobart

Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the Hobart International, days before she's due to meet world No.1 Angelique Kerber at the Australian Open.

Just days before meeting world No.1 Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Australian Open, Lesia Tsurenko has withdrawn from the Hobart International.

The Ukranian on Friday said she was suffering a viral illness and would not contest her semi-final against Monica Niculescu, due to be played in the evening session.

After withdrawing from the Brisbane International with a similar complaint, 61st-ranked Tsurenko won three matches in Hobart.


Share

1 min read

Published

Source: AAP



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world