Ann Li edges Donna Vekic in three sets at US Open

Ann Li came from a set down to beat Donna Vekic 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the US Open third round, surviving a tie-break and then holding her nerve in the decider. The American's serve was erratic but explosive: she landed only 54.3 percent of her first deliveries, yet won 72.5 percent of those points and struck eight aces to Vekic's five. Her five double faults were a constant risk, though 55.2 percent of second-serve points won kept the pressure off. Vekic was the steadier server, 62.8 percent in and 59.5 percent won behind the second, but it was not enough. For Li, it was a hard-earned win on home soil.