Laura Robson is just one win away from the main draw of the US Open after recording a straight sets victory over Isabella Shinikova in the second round of qualifying for Flushing Meadows.
Robson overcame her Bulgarian opponent 6-4 6-4 to record her seventh successive victory ahead of the final major of the year.
The 22-year-old, who is now ranked 247th in the world, showed glimpses of her best against Shinikova, as she continues to rebuild her career after losing almost two years to injury.
"I feel really healthy, quite fit, today was a long day as well as yesterday but I've dealt with it well," Robson said.
"I've been here a couple of times before in the last rounds of qualifying and had two awful matches but to be honest, I didn't even know if I was going to play this tournament so to be where I am now feels great and I'm definitely pumped for tomorrow."
Robson, now Great Britain's No 5-ranked women's player, was supported courtside by British men's No 2, Dan Evans, who had stayed late to watch the whole of her match, despite a number of lengthy rain delays.
"The late matches seem to be working for me," Robson said. "I can't believe Evo came back, we've got a really good group of support going. He's like a lucky charm - although don't tell him that."
Robson is yet to rediscover her best form and her vulnerable serve once again proved to be problematic throughout the match.
However, despite conceding her serve six times against Shinikova, Robson was pleased with her overall performance.
"My serve has always been a bit iffy, it's something I just learn to cope with," Robson said.
"She was really tough to play against because she completely ripped the ball and sometimes I didn't even see it, I just had to get a racket on it.
"But I knew she would also be quite inconsistent so I just had to stick with her service games and try to hold my own as well. I'm really happy with the win."
Robson will now face world No 121, Tatjana Maria, in the final round of qualification.
Meanwhile, British No 4 Tara Moore's hopes of reaching the tournament's main draw were ended on Thursday, following a 1-6 6-3 6-2 defeat to Germany's Antonia Lottner.