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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Morgan Sette
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Morgan Sette
As the main draw fixtures of the Indian Wells Open are almost underway, fans are beaming with anticipation. The WTA 1000 tournament features some of the top players competing on the outdoor hardcourts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Now that the qualifying round games have been concluded, the stage is now set up for some blockbuster round-of-128 matches at ‘Tennis Paradise.’
On her home turf, the former number 7 player, Danielle Collins, will lock horns with the Russian tennis prodigy, Erika Andreeva. With both top WTA guns competing for a place in the latter stages, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this encounter at the BNP Paribas Open.
Erika Andreeva vs Danielle Collins: Indian Wells Open first-round match preview
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After a lackluster campaign at the Dubai Tennis Championships, where she faced a first-round defeat, Erika Andreeva now looks to make amends at the WTA 1000 tournament. In the qualifying rounds, the 19-year-old player swept aside the likes of Emiliana Arango and Kayla Day to secure a place in the main draw events.
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Danielle Collins, on the other hand, is coming to the Indian Wells Open after her quarterfinal finish at the ATX Open. As it will be her farewell season on the tour, the American player will now be entering the outdoor hardcourt tournament as an unseeded participant.
Andreeva vs Collins: Head-to-Head
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The round-of-128 match between Erika Andreeva and Danielle Collins at the Indian Wells Open will also mark their first meeting on the women’s circuit. With no prior confrontations on the court, the H2H record between the WTA players is currently locked at 0-0.
Prediction: Collins to prevail in the round of 128 match of the BNP Paribas Open
The American player has two WTA Tour singles titles and a former number 7 ranking under her belt. Given her vast experience and brilliant records on the hard court surface, Collins will most likely emerge victorious against her young Russian opponent, Andreeva, who has yet to make any notable impression on the tour.
Who do you think will prevail in this exciting BNP Paribas Open clash between Andreeva and Collins? Let us know in the comments section.
