Danielle Collins Continues Impressive Streak at Credit One Charleston Open
Danielle Collins showcased her remarkable form by securing two victories on Thursday, extending her winning streak to an impressive 10 matches and advancing to the Credit One Charleston Open quarter-finals.
In a thrilling second-round encounter delayed by rain, Collins pulled off a notable upset by defeating second-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in three sets, with a final scoreline of 6-3, 1-6, 6-3. Undeterred by the challenging conditions, Collins displayed her resilience and determination to emerge victorious.
Collins didn’t stop there, delivering another commanding performance in the third round against fellow American Sloane Stephens. In a clash between unseeded players, Collins dominated proceedings with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory, further solidifying her status as a formidable contender in the tournament.
The Floridian sensation, who recently announced her retirement at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, capturing the Miami Open championship just last week. Her remarkable consistency and unwavering focus have propelled her to the forefront of women’s tennis.
Next up for Collins is a challenging quarter-final showdown against 11th-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium. Mertens secured her spot in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over seventh-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, prevailing with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-1.
Elsewhere in the third-round action, there were notable victories for several top contenders. Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka, seeded 12th, staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Taylor Townsend of the United States in three sets, while third-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece and fourth-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia showcased their dominance with convincing straight-sets victories.
In another standout match, ninth-seeded Veronika Kudermetova of Russia delivered a commanding performance to overcome fifth-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil, while Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian secured a hard-fought victory against 10th-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States.
Meanwhile, at the Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia, home favorite Camila Osorio advanced to the quarter-finals with a hard-fought victory over Romania’s Anca Alexia Todoni. Despite facing challenges, Osorio’s resilience and determination propelled her to victory, delighting the local fans.
In other matches, top-seeded Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic and second-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany displayed their prowess with impressive victories, while seventh-seeded Laura Siegemund of Germany staged a remarkable comeback to secure her spot in the quarter-finals.
As the action unfolds at both tournaments, fans can expect more thrilling matches and captivating performances as the players vie for glory on the tennis court.