Katarzyna Piter

Krunic makes her way to US Open third round

NEW YORK – Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic made it to the third round at US Open after digging deep to beat Madison Keys of the United States 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 7-5 in the second round late on Thursday CET.

This second round victory in her second Grand Slam main-draw appearance is for now the biggest career achievement for the 21-year-old Serb, currently 145th in the WTA rankings.