WTA Miami: Sabalenka A. vs. Collins D. - Match Preview & Prediction

A blockbuster match is set to take place at the Miami Open as Aryna Sabalenka faces Danielle Collins! Here's a breakdown of the players and what to expect:

Aryna Sabalenka

Background: Aryna Sabalenka has dominated her matches, losing just four games in reaching the fourth round of the Miami Open. She recorded her 19th match wins of this topsy-turvy season.

Recent Form: Despite starting the season with an 11-match winning streak, the world No. 1 has been handed a few setbacks.

Strengths & Concerns: Still, she is the reigning champion of Cincinnati and the US Open and is expected to have another statement result in Miami. However, the Belarusian has been to the quarterfinal at the Hard Rock Stadium on a couple of occasions but never went any further

Danielle Collins

Background:Danielle Collins extends her title defense in Miami after surviving close calls against former semifinalist Sorana Cirstea and 168th-ranked qualifier Rebeka Masarova.

Recent Form: She is in desperate need of more such matches, having landed in Miami with only three wins since August 2024.

Strengths & Concerns: She went on to reach seven quarterfinals over the previous season, including in Miami, where she defeated five top-30 players en route to her biggest career title.

Head-to-Head

Aryna Sabalenka leads 6-0, stretching this flawless track record with clay-court victories in Madrid and Rome last summer.

Key Considerations

• Current Form: Sabalenka has been dominant with a strong performance
• Head-to-Head:Sabalenka has a big advantage, and Collins is still looking for her first win against her.
• Pressure: Sabalenka has the momentum.

Prediction

Aryna Sabalenka to win in 2 sets.Despite it all, and with her history, Danielle Collins, who until Saturday was on a 17-set winning streak in Miami, stands 1-9 against world No. 1 players.

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