Laura Robson's comeback from injury is gathering pace after she beat Germany's Tatjana Maria to qualify for the US Open first round.
Robson has been ravaged by fitness issues over the last two years but this 7-6 (7/5) 6-1 victory over Maria means she has now won eight matches in a row.
The 22-year-old former British number one will be entered into the main draw at Flushing Meadows, where she is bidding to win her first grand slam match since reaching the third round here in 2013.
Robson's injury problems have seen her drop to 247th in the world but she showed her class against Maria, who is ranked 126 spots above her and was seeded 15th in qualifying.
Robson will earn 43,313 (£33,000) US dollars for her progress, but also invaluable confidence, the victory coming on the back of winning an ITF event in Landisville earlier this month.
Her serve, so often problematic in her career, had been shaky in round two of qualifying but it was far more consistent against Maria, delivering 65 per cent at the first attempt and producing only four double faults.
There was one break apiece during a tight opening set, which was settled in a tie-break as Robson strung together four consecutive points to clinch it.
Riding the momentum, Robson then broke early in the second to lead 2-1 before Maria was forced to take a time-out to be treated for injury.
The German eventually re-entered the court but was visibly restricted thereafter, failing to win another game as Robson cruised to victory in one hour and 36 minutes.
Source: PA
