Italian Open Women’s Singles Semifinals: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins Preview, and Prediction

Aryna Sabalenka locks horns with Danielle Collins for the sixth time in her career.

Italian Open Women’s Singles Semifinals: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins Preview, and Prediction

Aryna Sabalenka Danielle Collins (Image via: Imago)

The 2024 Italian Open has been great for both the men’s and women’s fields. Now, it’s getting super exciting as we head into the semi-finals. Next up, we’ve got Aryna Sabalenka going toe-to-toe with Danielle Collins. They’re battling it out for a chance to play in the finals.

Both players have had almost similar routes to the last four. While Sabalenka was pushed till the end by the resiliant Elina Svitalona in the Round of 16, Collins cruised past her opponents without dropping a set. Her most notable win over Victoria Azarenka only shows the confidence she has right now.

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins: Match Details

  • Tournament: Rome Open 2024
  • Match: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins
  • Round: Semifinal
  • Date: 17 May, 2024
  • Venue: Center Court, Foro Italico
  • Surface: Outdoors Clay
  • Prize Money: $221,266 (€192,405)

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins: Match Preview

The massive matchup between the second and 13th seeds is a 2024 Madrid Open Round of 16 rematch, where Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning streak against Danielle Collins to five matches.

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Danielle Collins (Image via: Imago)

However, the American is perhaps her toughest matchup so far, considering how serene her progress has been in this tournament. Despite dismissing her opponents in straight sets except for Svitalona, Sabalenka may be under the pump against Collins.

However, Collins doesn’t need to take her opponent for granted, especially considering she has failed to win any of their five encounters against Sabalenka. Although the American has taken the first set in their last two matches against the Belarusian, she hopes to hit an extra gear this time.

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Danielle Collins: Match Prediction

While their last two clashes were mouth-watering, all the matches have resulted in an Aryna Sabalenka win. They have played only once on clay, which was in Madrid last week.

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Aryna Sabalenka (Via Imago)

Despite not playing each other in 2023, they faced off once in 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Their first clash was at the US Open six years ago, which was a tight affair. However, Sabalenka edged out a 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 win. 

They played two more matches at the Big Apple in 2021 and 2022. Although the 2021 edition was a disappointing straight-set affair, the 2022 edition was once again a nail-biter.

Sabalenka wants to win a Masters 1000 title alongside her Australian Open victory this year. Meanwhile, Collins aims for her second Masters 1000 title in 2024 after her win in Miami. This match is a chance for revenge for Collins, who hopes to enter the top 10 in the WTA rankings.

Match Prediction: Sabalenka to win in three sets.

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