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Krajinovic Survives Rollercoaster To Advance At Home In Belgrade

Krajinovic Survives Rollercoaster To Advance At Home In Belgrade

Filip Krajinovic‘s opening match at the Serbia Open Monday evening was a rollercoaster, but the fifth seed battled past Italian Stefano Travaglia 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in two hours and 28 minutes to reach the second round in Belgrade. The home favourite’s hopes were in jeopardy as he stared down a point to go down a double-break in the third set. But Krajinovic struck a perfect backhand passing shot to escape his predicament before rallying for the victory. The Serbian raised his level from there. Although he was unable to take advantage of a match point at 5-4 the second set — he also...

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