Ibigay ni Collins ang premature end sa titulo definensya ni Swiatek sa Italian Open
From the Tennis World:
☝️ World number two Swiatek was aiming for a fourth title at the Foro Italico, but her hunt fell short in the third round of the last major tournament ahead of the French Open.
✋ Collins now prepares to face either Elina Svitolina or Hailey Baptiste in the last 16, as the world number 35 sets sights on an unforeseen second WTA 1000 title after triumphing in Miami last year.
🤷 The Pole's premature exit at the Italian Open is an unexpected setback for Swiatek, who routinely outperforms her rivals on clay and has an exceptional record in the Italian capital.
📉 Swiatek's loss isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a concerning signal ahead of Roland Garros. Her defeat to Coco Gauff in the Madrid Open semifinals earlier this month echoes a similar narrative.
😲 Yet, in contrast to the powerful force that landed her four French Open titles, the Swiatek we witnessed on court was barely recognizable. She was broken four times in the initial set and failed to assert herself against Collins, who she had previously defeated eight out of nine times.
🌟 Worth Noting:Iga Swiatek has been grappling with challenges on clay courts recently—a surface she once dominated. Her efforts to reclaim her form on her preferred surface will be crucial for her defense of points from last year's French Open and maintaining her position in the rankings.
📅 Coming Up:In the men's division, world number one Jannik Sinner makes his comeback after a three-month doping ban, facing Argentina's Mariano Navone.
- Despite Swiatek's achievements on clay courts, her unlikely exit from the Italian Open hints at potential struggles in her defense of last year's French Open title, where world number one Jannik Sinner is set to return after a three-month doping ban.
- The unanticipated loss of Swiatek at the hands of Collins in the third round raises concerns about her form ahead of the French Open, especially considering her previous eight wins against the same opponent.
- With Swiatek's sudden decline in performance on clay courts leading to her exit from the Italian Open, tennis fans may be skeptical about her chances of obtaining a fifth French Open title, especially after the unexpected loss to Coco Gauff in the Madrid Open semifinals.
