Miami Open 2021: Kristina Mladenovic vs Danielle Collins – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Kristina Mladenovic is set to play against Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Miami Open 2021 starting from Monday, 22nd March, 2021. French player Kristina is currently ranked 56 in the world whereas her counterpart, the American Collins is ranked 40.

Match Details

Tournament: WTA Miami Open 2021
Match: Nadia Podoroska vs Mayar Sherif
Round: First Round
Date: 23rd March, 2021
Prize Money: $10,000
Venue: Miami, Florida
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Kristina Mladenovic vs Danielle Collins: Match Preview

Kristina has won 24 doubles titles and 1 singles title on the WTA tour and will be looking to add to her singles title tally. Kristina is yet to reach the semi-finals of any of the Grand Slam at the singles event, however, she has won 5 Grand Slams in the doubles and finishing runner up thrice, a record she will be looking to better in the singles event.

Danielle Collins is now catching up at the top level having qualified for the semi-finals at the 2019 Australian Open, 2018 Miami Open (as a Qualifier). Unlike Kristina, Danielle is yet to win any title in both the singles and doubles event, however, she has won 1 WTA 125K and 4 ITF titles.

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Kristina Mladenovic vs Danielle Collins: Head-to-Head

Prior to this Miami Open 2021 match, the two players have met just once with the match-up happening at the 2019 China Open, where the French won the match in straight sets 6-3 6-2, which makes the tie 1-0 to Kristina.

Kristina Mladenovic vs Danielle Collins: Prediction

Kristina Mladenovic will be the favourite in her first round match vs Danielle Collins at the Miami Open 2021. — Kristina Mladenovic

Kristina was on a good run in the singles event before the lockdown happened, with Mladenovic playing an important role in France winning the 2019 Fed Cup, their first title since 2003, Kristina won all 3 of her matches to win the cup.

On the other hand, Collins has progressed in the later stages of the tournaments, however, she had to fight hard and had to win the games in 3 sets which can be a worrisome factor for her. Kristina also leads the head-to-head tie so it might be another confidence booster for the French player.

Prediction: Kristina Mladenovic to win the match in straight sets.

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