Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko Preview & Prediction | 2024 Madrid Open | First Round
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000
When is Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko on and what time does it start? Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place on Tuesday 23rd April, 2023 – not before 10:00 (UK)
Where is Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko taking place? Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place at Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain
What surface is Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko being played on? Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko
What channel is Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko on in the UK? Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Alex Eala vs Lesia Tsurenko live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number 41 Lesia Tsurenko has struggled to find her best level for much of this season but three defeats from her last five, and a sorry early exit in Charleston earlier this month, suggest she may be on the way back down from some renaissance form. The 34-year-old has been a tough factor for many players across all surfaces over the last three or so year, perhaps most effectively on grass and clay after reaching back-to-back last 16s at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon last summer, but there is certainly a chance at an upset here against teenager Alex Eala. 18-year-old Eala will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 161st after receiving a wildcard to the main draw in Madrid but she will be hoping to make more of a splash this time around after a heavy exit to Tatjana Maria this time last season. The Filipina has grabbed a few eye-catching results on the ITF circuit over the last few months but even a lacklustre Tsurenko should have too much in these conditions to fall at the first hurdle. Back the Ukrainian to win outright.
TIP: LESIA TSURENKO TO WIN
