It is day 7 of Wimbledon and the grass-court major event has advanced to a deciding stage. While several top-ranked players like Iga Swiatek and Paula Badosa are already out of the scene, it is time for another elimination, this time between Danielle Collins and Barbora Krejčíková. Both the WTA stars have come a long way, considering their mild grip on the grass courts.

Collins and Krejčíková have never met each other across the net on grass, with nary an idea of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. It is now time that they cross paths for the first time on grass. But who among those has better odds of securing a position in the top eight? Here’s a detailed comparison based on the recent stats.

Danielle Collins vs Barbora Krejčíková: Preview

Danielle Collins

Danielle Collins, currently ranked 11 in the world, is showcasing an outstanding performance at Wimbledon this season. The American hasn’t lost a set so far, taking straight set victories and has made it to the fourth round. Set to be in a showdown against Barbora Krejčíková, it will be another platform to prove her worth on the prestigious grass courts. Here are some recent stats:

• Defeated Clara Tauson: 6-3, 7-6(4)
• Defeated Dalma Galfi: 6-3, 6-4
• Defeated Beatriz Haddad Maia: 6-4, 6-4
• Has not lost a set in this tournament
• Scored 68 points vs Haddad Maia’s 61 in the 3rd round
• Hit 22 winners in the match against Haddad Maia
• Recorded 3 aces and 8 double faults in her last match
• Lost serve 3 times but saved 4 breakpoints
• Won 63% of points on her 1st serve and 47% on her 2nd serve
• Broke her opponent’s serve 5 times, converting 63% of breakpoints (5/8)
• Won 54% of all points played in the tournament
• 3-0 record on grass in 2024
• Overall record of 10-10 on grass in the last 9 years
• Best results of the year include winning titles in Miami and Charleston
• Has a strong 39-11 win-loss record in 2024

When Danielle Collins steps onto the court against Barbora Krejčíková, it would require a relaxation in performance. Now that they are set to stand against each other for a slot in the quarter-finals, the crowd in Wimbledon will be excited to see who triumphs.

Barbora Krejčíková

Barbora Krejčíková, on the other hand, is currently ranked 32nd in the world. In her upcoming showdown against Danielle Collins, Krejčíková will be looking to draw from both her past experience and recent good form as she seeks victory and a place in the subsequent round. Here are some of her recent stats:

• Defeated Veronika Kudermetova: 7-6(4), 6-7(1), 7-5
• Defeated Katie Volynets: 7-6(6), 7-6(5)
• Defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro: 6-0, 4-3 ret.
• Advanced in the 3rd round after Bouzas Maneiro retired at 6-0, 4-3
• Has a 10-9 win-loss record in 2024
• Has a 5-2 record on grass in 2024
• Best Wimbledon result was reaching the 4th round in 2021

Krejčíková has had a commendable performance this year on grass. Now that she is set to face the Miami Open champion, a big explosion is waiting to be blasted in the next round.

Krejčíková vs Collins: Head-to-head

This will be the second time Danielle Collins and Barbora Krejčíková face each other. Krejčíková leads their head-to-head 1-0. Their last match was in the semifinals in San Diego in 2023, where Krejčíková won 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 after a tough battle. They have never played against each other on grass before.

Prediction: Krejčíková in three sets

Both Danielle Collins and Barbora Krejčíková have played 3 matches so far. Even after considering a path filled with tougher challenges, the American hasn’t lost a single set while Krejčíková has conceded 1 set. Collins has played 2 fewer sets than Krejčíková (6 vs 8), which means she has played 16 fewer games in all.

Looking at the serve stats, Collins has scored 12 aces (4 per match), while Krejčíková has 6 aces (2 per match). Collins won 64% of the points behind her first serve and 52% on her second serve. Krejčíková won 69% of her first serve points but only 45% on her second serve. Although both players pose a tough challenge against each other, Krejčíková’s experience and better stats keep her slightly above the ground. While the match would surely be a close one, Krejčíková is likely to come out on top to secure a position in the quarter-finals.