Defending champ Cilic books US Open 3rd round ticket

Marin Cilic, of Croatia, reacts after defeating Evgeny Donskoy, of Russia, during the second round of the US Open in New York. | AP Photo/Charles Krupa

NEW YORK – Defending champion Marin Cilic is taking a quick and quiet trip through this year's US Open draw so far.

The ninth-seeded Cilic, whose only appearance in a Grand Slam final came at Flushing Meadows in 2014, reached the third round by beating Evgeny Donskoy of Russia 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Cilic has won all six sets he's played this week.

The former World No. 8 who defeated Guido Pella in the first round will also see action for the UAE Royals in the International Premier Tennis League scheduled here this December. With a report from Philstar.com

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