The stage is all set for an intriguing quarter-final at the WTA Austin Open. Coming into the tournament as a top favorite, Danielle Collins has managed to leave a great mark on the game and booked her seat into the quarter-finals of the event. With the title glory being just a few steps away from her, she will be looking to do everything it takes to clinch the glory. But, the road won’t be easy at all.

Standing her way into the last 8 will be an upcoming Chinese sensation, Xiyu Wang. With the stage set for an epic quarter-final match, who among the two could make their way into the semi-finals? Here’s everything that you need to know!

Danielle Collins vs Xiyu Wang: Preview

In the last 12 months on hard courts, tennis player Danielle Collins won 23 out of 37 matches, with a strong 40.9% success rate in return games and 67.7% in service games. having made her way into the quarter-finals of the ATX Open, she has continued her glorious form this season. Having already announced that this will be her last season on the court, she is making every moment count.

Her quartet-final appearance at the ATX has equaled her best performance of 2024. She previously managed to make her way into the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

On the other hand, Xiyu Wang has managed to secure a 17-16 record with one tournament victory on hard courts. Wang boasts a 67.6% winning rate in service games but struggles in return games at 33.4%. While she won 47.2% of breakpoints, ranking 133rd, she faced defeat in the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships. Wang lost a tough match to Jelena Ostapenko, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, on February 19. Both players bring unique strengths and challenges to their matchups on the hard court.

Collins vs Wang: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two stars, Danielle Collins has only a slight edge over her opponent. Interestingly, these two have just met each other once in their career. The meeting came back at the French Open in 2021 when the two played against each other in the round of 128.

In a classic 3-set thriller, it was Collins who managed to come out on top with a convincing win. The final scoreline of the match remained 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 in favor of the American star. With the 2 stars meeting 3 years later, will Wang be able to take the revenge or will Collins prove to be too strong for her?

Prediction: Danielle Collins could make her way into the semi-finals with a convincing win

Danielle Collins will be coming into the quarter-final with full confidence. Not only this, but the support of the local crowd will prove to be an added advantage for her. Given the head-to-head lead that she possesses, it could provide her with a bit of a psychological edge over her opponent.

But, Xiyu Wang, who has shown no signs of stopping anytime soon will only try to make things worse for the American star. While Collins is in a more sweet spot to win the match, it will be interesting to see what Wang brings for her. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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