It just gets better and better 📈 That's now NINE straight wins for Danielle Collins, who defeats defending champ Jabeur in three sets! #CharlestonOpen
Danielle COLLINS continues impressive form, dispatches Ons JABEUR to reach Charleston Open round of 16
WTAThursday, 04 April 2024 at 20:08
Danielle Collins (No. 22) continues her streak by defeating Ons Jabeur (No. 6) 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, advancing to the round of 16 at the WTA 500 Charleston Open. The American remains in remarkable form with nine consecutive victories, this time securing her second win of the season against a top-10 opponent.
The 30-year-old tennis player defeated world No. 4 Elena Rybakina last week at the Miami Open, claiming her first WTA 1000 title. Despite the physical wear and tear from consecutive weeks of tournaments, Collins maintained her presence in Charleston and is showing that she also has strengths on clay.
On the other hand, Jabeur seems to be experiencing her worst period in several years, suffering her fourth consecutive first-round defeat and holding a poor record of 2-6 in 2024. Additionally, the Tunisian was the Charleston champion in 2023 and will lose a significant number of points, gradually putting her on the brink of falling out of the top 10.
The match started with high tension, with Collins showing greater composure in crucial points. The American saved six break points against her in the first two service games, while capitalizing on her only opportunity on Jabeur's serve to take a 3-0 lead.
The Tunisian recovered one of the breaks but again failed to hold onto it, and Collins maintained the lead. With the score at 5-2 in her favor, she had another break and set point opportunity, but failed to convert. Nevertheless, as in recent weeks, her service was almost flawless as she closed out the set 6-3.
Danielle Collins claims Miami Open trophy last week
Jabeur wouldn't go down without a fight, and after a evenly-matched start to the second set, the former world No. 2 won five consecutive games, including two breaks, to take the set 6-1 and send the match to a decisive third set. The three-times Grand Slam finalist won 57% of return points and 67% on serve at a time when her opponent's level was low.
The question was what Collins could show after losing a streak of 17 consecutive sets since the Miami Open. In the third set, Jabeur appeared noticeably frustrated and even smashed her racket after suffering the first break that put Collins ahead 2-0.
Jabeur had her chance by breaking back in the seventh game and bringing the score to 4-3 before serving, however, she was unable to hold onto it and ultimately succumbed to a Collins who continues to play aggressively and dominate from the baseline to close out the match 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.
Collins has now won 18 of the last 19 sets she's played and 9 consecutive matches. It's her fourth quarterfinal of the year and she's just one step away from returning to the top 20. Her next opponent will be former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, who defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.
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