Serbia National Team Tennis Player
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.
Biography
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.
Special Weapons
In an era defined by power and height, Aleksandra creates advantage through touch, tempo shifts and elite anticipation.
Her signature move: played on the run or from defense, with rare feel and perfect timing.
A deep and low backhand slice that disrupts the rhythm of power hitters and forces mistakes.
Speed and footwork allow her to close huge spaces and recover balls from difficult angles.
Reflexes, positioning and assured volleying turned her into one of the best doubles players in the game.
Timeline
The career story is told through ranking movement: early rise, singles peak, injury setback and a strong return toward the very top in doubles.
Titles and finals
Results across surfaces and eras of her career show adaptability, longevity and competitive endurance.
Giant Killer
National Team
2011
More than 40 matches, with 27 wins and 15 losses by mid-career
2012 World Group final against the Czech Republic
Mentor, pillar and leader in singles and doubles
Quotes
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 KrunicTennis can be an extremely lonely sport. That is why I love doubles and the national team so much.
Aleksandra KrunicI would play for Serbia even with one leg.
Aleksandra KrunicTrivia
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.