Lesia Tsurenko had ‘panic attack’ after chat with WTA chief left her ‘shocked’

Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko has said she withdrew from the Paribas Open in Indian Wells after having a panic attack following a discussion with WTA chief executive Steve Simon

PANIC ATTACK: Lesia Tsurenko said she suffered a panic attack in Indian Wells. Pic: John Walton/PA

Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko has said she withdrew from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after having a panic attack following a discussion with WTA chief executive Steve Simon.

Tsurenko had been due to face Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the third round on Sunday but handed the Australian Open champion a walkover.