Iga Swiatek faces a potential banana skin as she locks horns with Danielle Collins in the second round of the…
Iga Swiatek faces a potential banana skin as she locks horns with Danielle Collins in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
The world number one is aiming to complete part three of the career grand slam this fortnight, and is certainly in the form to do so.
After victory over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin in round one, the Pole has now won each of her last 17 matches – claiming silverware at the China Open and WTA Finals along the way.
But she will be wary of Collins, who also defeated a former winner in the opening round as she saw off 2016 victor Angelique Kerber in three sets.
Indeed, the American was a commanding 6-4, 6-1 winner when the pair met here in the 2022 semi-finals
The world number 62 will be drawing on memories of that impressive victory as she aims to claim the scalp of Swiatek once more.
The match gets under way from around 1am GMT (12pm local time) on Rod Laver Arena, with either McCartney Kessler or Linda Noskova awaiting the winner in the third round.
Iga Swiatek v Danielle Collins prediction
Although the player to beat in recent times, Swiatek’s run to the 2022 semi-finals marked her only venture beyond round four in the season’s opening slam.
By contrast, this is undoubtedly Collins’ favourite. Runner-up to Ash Barty two years ago, she also reached the semi-finals on debut in 2019.
Injuries have prevented her from truly kicking on from her maiden major final, with runs to the last four in San Diego and Austin representing her best performances of last term.
And it is worth noting Swiatek has only dropped a single game in two of the last three meetings between the players, so she will certainly fancy another dominant win here.
Iga Swiatek v Danielle Collins betting tip
Iga Swiatek under 17.5 games @ 10/11 with Bet365
Iga Swiatek v Danielle Collins match odds
Player | Bet365 odds |
Iga Swiatek | 1/20 |
Danielle Collins | 10/1 |
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Iga Swiatek v Danielle Collins head-to-head
This will be sixth meeting between the players, with Swiatek prevailing in four of the previous five. Although, Collins did prevail in their only previous showdown at this event – doing so in straight sets in the 2022 semi-finals.