Serbia National Team Tennis Player

AleksandraKrunic

Intelligence, touch and courage in the rhythm of modern tennis. Multilingual, inventive and relentless, Aleksandra has built a career that blends singles precision with elite doubles energy.

BornMarch 15, 1993
RepresentingSerbia since 2009
SpeaksSerbian, English and Russian
Aleksandra Krunic on court

Biography

From Moscow to the top of the world.

Born in Moscow and introduced to tennis at the age of three in the famous Spartak club, Aleksandra has carried a deep Serbian identity throughout her career. Since 2009, she has represented Serbia with pride, building a journey shaped by talent, character and resilience.

BeginningsStarted tennis at age three in Spartak
At heartSerbia and the national team
InterestsPsychology, criminology, cars
IdolsKim Clijsters and Mary Pierce
Aleksandra Krunic in blue kit
Aleksandra Krunic during a match

Special Weapons

Tactics that change the pace of a match.

In an era defined by power and height, Aleksandra creates advantage through touch, tempo shifts and elite anticipation.

Disguised drop shot

Her signature move: played on the run or from defense, with rare feel and perfect timing.

Atypical slice

A deep and low backhand slice that disrupts the rhythm of power hitters and forces mistakes.

Movement and anticipation

Speed and footwork allow her to close huge spaces and recover balls from difficult angles.

Touch at the net

Reflexes, positioning and assured volleying turned her into one of the best doubles players in the game.

Timeline

Ranking through the years.

The career story is told through ranking movement: early rise, singles peak, injury setback and a strong return toward the very top in doubles.

Singles Doubles
2008Singles: 571Doubles: —
First ITF tournament in Prokuplje, title won at just 15 years old.
2012Singles: 168Doubles: 345
Fed Cup final with the Serbian national team.
2014Singles: 101Doubles: 91
US Open breakthrough and a win over Petra Kvitova to reach the fourth round.
2017Singles: 55Doubles: 76
WTA 125 title in Bol and a final in Guangzhou.
2018Singles: 39Doubles: 66
Career-high singles ranking of No. 39 with a WTA title in 's-Hertogenbosch.
2021Singles: 128Doubles: 46
Australian Open and Wimbledon doubles quarterfinals.
2022Singles: 101Doubles: 54
Severe ACL knee injury, surgery and a long absence.
2023Singles: 689Doubles: 873
Demanding recovery and return to training.
2024Singles: 286Doubles: 67
A major comeback and a win over Jessica Pegula.
2025Singles: 468Doubles: 17
Roland Garros doubles final and return to the world elite.
2026Singles: 544Doubles: 8
Australian Open final and historic entry into the Top 10 in doubles.

Titles and finals

Longevity proven by silverware.

Results across surfaces and eras of her career show adaptability, longevity and competitive endurance.

Singles titles

  • 2018: 's-Hertogenbosch (WTA 250) — grass
  • 2017: Bol (WTA 125) — clay

Doubles titles

  • 2026: Doha (with A. Danilina)
  • 2025: Cleveland and Rouen
  • 2022: Eastbourne
  • 2021: Belgrade
  • 2019: Sydney and 's-Hertogenbosch
  • 2016: Rabat
  • 2014: Tashkent

Grand Slam finals

  • 2026: Australian Open — finalist with A. Danilina
  • 2025: Roland Garros — finalist with A. Danilina

Giant Killer

Big wins against elite opponents.

  1. Petra Kvitova (WTA #4) — US Open 2014.
  2. Garbine Muguruza (WTA #7) — Brisbane 2018.
  3. Jessica Pegula (WTA #5) — 's-Hertogenbosch 2024.
  4. Johanna Konta (WTA #7) — US Open 2017.
  5. Karolina Pliskova (WTA #6) — Rome 2018 doubles.

National Team

Billie Jean King Cup as a personal signature.

Debut

2011

Record

More than 40 matches, with 27 wins and 15 losses by mid-career

Highlight

2012 World Group final against the Czech Republic

Role today

Mentor, pillar and leader in singles and doubles

Quotes

Direct, honest and witty.

If I were not a tennis player, I would definitely be a pilot. Height and speed are in my blood, even if I have to compensate with fast legs on court.

Aleksandra Krunic

Tennis can be an extremely lonely sport. That is why I love doubles and the national team so much.

Aleksandra Krunic

I would play for Serbia even with one leg.

Aleksandra Krunic

Trivia

A career with personality.

She grew up in a sports-minded environment where work ethic and discipline came first.

Her return to the Top 10 in doubles after knee reconstruction at age 31 is seen as one of modern tennis's great feats.

Fluent English and Russian made her one of the most sought-after WTA media voices for years.