Collins shines in Rome to decipher a disheartened Swiatek

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Danielle Collins surprised Iga Swiatek in the third round of the WTA Rome 2025 to knock out the world number two, who displayed a very subdued version of her tennis. The American player, ranked 35th in the world, did her thing to prevail against the Polish player with a score of 6-1 and 7-5 in 1 hour and 44 minutes of a match that toughened up in the second set. A super valuable victory for Collins, while worrying for an Iga who is not defending her title in Italy.

With the stands practically empty and a cloudy atmosphere, Danielle unleashed the storm on the world number two, playing with angles and displacing her rival at will to take the lead on the scoreboard. The crosscourt backhand took on brutal importance in the initial stages of the match, and although Swiatek tried to close the gap on several occasions from the return, the American distanced herself even more, opening up a larger gap from the other side of the net.

Disheartened on each serve and not even chasing Danielle's returns, the double break against turned into a triple for a dispirited Iga. The Polish player, with a stroke of luck, avoided the bagel, an opportunity to improve sensations, at least for the second set and to start dreaming of a possible comeback.

That brief respite did not last long for the world number two, who then lost her serve to close the first set that barely lasted half an hour. Iga posted very low numbers with her serves, in addition to a significant imbalance between winners (3) and unforced errors (10), opposite to a liberated and consistent Danielle from the baseline in all aspects of her game.

Swiatek reacts, but too late

With renewed spirit after going to the bathroom during the break, the European player managed to take the lead in the second set, breaking her opponent's serve and also some of her confidence. Equality made its way into the match, with instructions from Iga's box saying, 'Play to win, that's it.' Swiatek's level of tennis rose, increasing the demand in every point.

Although the tie persisted for much of the match, Iga's frustration grew considerably, opening up space in her backhand area, a spot that Danielle took full advantage of to reach match point. Strong with her serve, the world number two saved the situation in front of a crowd that became more animated as the tension increased. Unleashing her most precise attacks from the return, Collins finished what she started, closing with a cold handshake at the net.

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