Danilina and Krunic Power into Australian Open Doubles Round of 16
MELBOURNE, 25 January 2026 – The Kazakh-Serbian duo of Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic have secured their spot in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open, setting up a Sunday night showdown with local hopes Storm Hunter and Maya Joint. The seventh seeds navigated two tough matches to continue their strong start to the 2026 season.
Seventh Seeds Progress with Conviction
The pair, who began the tournament as the seventh seeds, were pushed to three sets in their opening match against Quinn Gleason and Elena Pridankina before prevailing 7-5, 4-6, 6-0. They found their rhythm in the second round, dispatching the wildcard pairing of Daria Kasatkina and Arina Rodionova in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
Danilina, a former University of Florida standout, and the experienced Krunic have shown impressive efficiency on serve and in clutch moments, converting a high percentage of break point opportunities across their two victories.
Path to the Round of 16
| Round | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|
| First Round | Quinn Gleason (USA) / Elena Pridankina (RUS) | W 7-5, 4-6, 6-0 |
| Round of 32 | Daria Kasatkina / Arina Rodionova (AUS) [WC] | W 6-3, 6-4 |
Strong Start to the 2026 Campaign
The Australian Open run has propelled Danilina and Krunic to a prominent position in the early season standings. According to the latest WTA Finals Doubles Race, updated to 24 January 2026, the pair currently sit in second place with 630 points, trailing only the leading team of Hsieh Su-wei and Jeļena Ostapenko.
Their deep run in Melbourne builds on a semi-final appearance at a warm-up tournament earlier in January, demonstrating consistent form as a partnership.
Next Challenge: Australian Opposition
The duo’s quest for a maiden Grand Slam title together continues on Sunday evening (25 January) against the Australian pair of Storm Hunter and Maya Joint. Hunter, a seasoned doubles specialist, and Joint, a rising talent, will have strong crowd support as they look to halt the seeded pair’s progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anna Danilina’s doubles partner?
Anna Danilina is playing at the Australian Open with Serbian tennis player Aleksandra Krunic. They are the seventh seeds in the women’s doubles draw.
When is Danilina and Krunic’s next match?
They are scheduled to play their Round of 16 match against Australians Storm Hunter and Maya Joint on Sunday evening, 25 January 2026.
How are they performing in the season rankings?
Following their Australian Open results, Danilina and Krunic are currently ranked second in the 2026 WTA Finals Doubles Race, which tracks performance for the year-end championships.