Iga Swiatek led 6-4, 1-0 before losing the thread. Danielle Collins pocketed the 2nd set and led 4-1 (double break) in the 3rd set. Before the world No. 1 finds a little serenity and security to put a game back together and get out of the trap.
The American eliminated the Pole in the semi-finals in Melbourne in 2022. The Pole, in pain and at the end of an uncontrollable match (Collins rejected 2 match points), took her revenge 6-4, 3- 6, 6-4 at the end of the effort and the emotion.
“I was already at the airport, she was playing so well... I told myself I have to resist, I have to resist until the end,” she summed up, relieved.
In the 3rd round, the Pole will meet the Czech Linda Noskova (50th in the world).