{"id":2901,"date":"2026-10-13T17:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/?p=2901"},"modified":"2026-10-13T17:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:17:12","slug":"0185-aleksandra-krunic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"beautyoftennis.com\/?p=2901","title":{"rendered":"#0185 aleksandra krunic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2901\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2901-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2901-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2901-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><blockquote><small>a delicate horizontal architecture.<\/small><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2901-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image\" data-index=\"1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1671\" height=\"941\" src=\"http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a_ChatGPT_10haikus.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2903  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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height: auto;\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a_ChatGPT_200-words.jpg 763w, http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a_ChatGPT_200-words-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-2901-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_media_image\" data-index=\"3\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a.jpg\" class=\"image wp-image-2902  attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a.jpg 1920w, http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/beautyoftennis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/one_krunic_bredeney_IMG_6610_02a-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"panel-2901-0-0-4\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"width:700px;font-size:80%;\">\n\n<h3>Aleksandra Kruni\u0107 \u2014 Compact Overview<\/h3>\n\n<h3>Basic Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Full name:<\/strong> Aleksandra Kruni\u0107<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> Serbian<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Born:<\/strong> 15 March 1993, Moscow, Russia<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Represents:<\/strong> Serbia<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Plays:<\/strong> Right-handed (two-handed backhand)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Turned professional:<\/strong> 2008<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Career Highlights<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Career-high singles ranking:<\/strong> World No. 39 (18 June 2018).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Career-high doubles ranking:<\/strong> World No. 32 (8 September 2025).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>WTA singles titles:<\/strong> 1 ('s-Hertogenbosch, 2018).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>WTA doubles titles:<\/strong> 8.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>ITF titles:<\/strong> Multiple singles and doubles titles.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Career prize money:<\/strong> More than US$4.9 million.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Grand Slam Results<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Australian Open:<\/strong> First Round (best singles result).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>French Open:<\/strong> First Round (2019, 2022).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Wimbledon:<\/strong> Third Round (2015).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>US Open:<\/strong> Fourth Round (2014).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\nKruni\u0107 announced herself on the international stage with a remarkable run to the fourth round of the 2014 US Open as a qualifier, defeating former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitov\u00e1 and becoming the lowest-ranked woman to reach the second week that year. Her best Wimbledon singles result came with a third-round appearance in 2015. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\n<\/p>\n\n<h3>Playing Style<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nDespite being one of the shorter players on tour, Kruni\u0107 has built a successful career through speed, anticipation and tactical intelligence rather than raw power. She is an excellent counterpuncher who mixes aggressive baseline play with creative net skills.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Outstanding movement and court coverage.<\/li>\n  <li>Reliable two-handed backhand.<\/li>\n  <li>Excellent return of serve.<\/li>\n  <li>Creative shot-making and variety.<\/li>\n  <li>Strong volleying ability.<\/li>\n  <li>Highly effective doubles instincts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Career Development<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nAfter progressing through the ITF Circuit, Kruni\u0107 made her breakthrough in 2014 with her memorable US Open run. She steadily established herself inside the world's Top 100 before reaching a career-high singles ranking of World No. 39 in 2018.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nThe highlight of her singles career came in 2018 when she captured her first WTA title at the Lib\u00e9ma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch on grass. A serious ACL knee injury in 2022 interrupted her career and required lengthy rehabilitation, but she successfully returned to the tour, rebuilding her ranking primarily through doubles and once again competing at the highest level. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\n<\/p>\n\n<h3>Doubles Success<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nDoubles has become an increasingly important part of Kruni\u0107's career and one of her greatest strengths.\n<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Career-high doubles ranking of World No. 32.<\/li>\n  <li>Winner of 8 WTA doubles titles.<\/li>\n  <li>French Open women's doubles finalist (2025, with Anna Danilina).<\/li>\n  <li>Australian Open women's doubles finalist (2026, with Anna Danilina).<\/li>\n  <li>Regular contender at Grand Slam and WTA 1000 events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>International Representation<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nKruni\u0107 has represented Serbia throughout her professional career in the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly the Fed Cup) and has frequently been one of the country's leading players following the retirements of Ana Ivanovi\u0107 and Jelena Jankovi\u0107. She has earned numerous victories for Serbia in international team competition.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Exceptional speed and anticipation.<\/li>\n  <li>Excellent defensive skills.<\/li>\n  <li>Creative tactical play.<\/li>\n  <li>Outstanding doubles ability.<\/li>\n  <li>Mental resilience and competitiveness.<\/li>\n  <li>Versatility across all surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Areas for Improvement<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Limited serving power due to her height.<\/li>\n  <li>Can struggle to generate easy winners against powerful opponents.<\/li>\n  <li>Serious injuries interrupted several seasons during her career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Legacy<\/h3>\n\n<p>\nAleksandra Kruni\u0107 has established herself as one of Serbia's most accomplished players of the post-Ivanovi\u0107 and Jankovi\u0107 generation. While her memorable singles achievements include a WTA title and a US Open fourth-round appearance, her later career has been defined by outstanding doubles success. Her resilience following major injury, tactical intelligence and fighting spirit have earned widespread respect on the WTA Tour. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\n<\/p>\n\n<h3>Career Snapshot<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n  <li>Serbian professional tennis player.<\/li>\n  <li>Career-high singles ranking: <strong>World No. 39<\/strong>.<\/li>\n  <li>Career-high doubles ranking: <strong>World No. 32<\/strong>.<\/li>\n  <li>Winner of 1 WTA singles and 8 WTA doubles titles.<\/li>\n  <li>Champion of the 2018 Lib\u00e9ma Open.<\/li>\n  <li>US Open fourth-round singles finalist (2014).<\/li>\n  <li>French Open doubles finalist (2025).<\/li>\n  <li>Australian Open doubles finalist (2026).<\/li>\n  <li>Known for her speed, tactical intelligence, resilience and doubles excellence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>all texts by ChatGPT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a delicate horizontal architecture. 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