Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has a challenging task ahead at the 2024 Madrid Open as she aims to end Danielle Collins‘s impressive 15-match winning streak.
Collins has been in top form, winning consecutive events in Miami and Charleston, totaling 15 straight victories. Sabalenka, on the other hand, has had a rough time in Madrid, showing vulnerabilities on court. This sets the stage for an intriguing clash between the two players.
Head-to-head:
In their previous encounters, Collins has struggled against Sabalenka, losing all four matches. While she did manage to win sets in two of those matches, the overall head-to-head record favors Sabalenka.
Their most recent meeting was at the US Open in 2022, where Sabalenka emerged victorious in three sets. However, they have not faced each other on clay courts yet, and stylistically, the former world no. 1 holds an edge.
| Aryna Sabalenka | Danielle Collins | |
| 4 | H2H | 0 |
| 2 | Rank | 15 |
| 25 | Age | 30 |
| 17-5 | 2024 W/L | 28-7 |
| 377-179 | Career W/L | 254-146 |
Prediction:
Collins is in exceptional form and poses a significant threat to Sabalenka. Given Sabalenka’s current struggles, Collins is considered a slight favorite in this matchup.
The playing conditions in Madrid are expected to favor Collins, particularly her serve. If Collins maintains her recent level of play, she has a good chance of coming out on top, especially considering Sabalenka’s shaky performances in Madrid so far.
Prediction: Collins in 3.
