Jankovic vs Krunic in battle for Hong Kong quarters

HONG KONG - Serbia's highest-ranked female tennis player Jelena Jankovic has got off to a successful start at the Hong Kong WTA tournament after beating American Samantha Crawford 6-3, 6-1.

She will next face compatriot Aleksandra Krunic, who defeated Luxika Kumkhum of Thailand 6-1, 6-0 on Monday.

It will be Jankovic and Krunic's first-ever encounter.

The prize money in Hong Kong is 226,750 dollars.