Summary
Defending champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the Italian Open by American Danielle Collins, losing 6-1, 7-5 in the third round, which will result in Swiatek losing her world No. 2 ranking ahead of the French Open. Despite a strong 7-1 head-to-head record against Collins, Swiatek’s early defeat marks her ninth loss this year, as she struggles to find form, having not won a tournament since her 2022 Roland Garros victory. Collins, who performed exceptionally with 32 winners, celebrated her breakthrough win, reflecting on lessons learned from previous close matches against Swiatek.
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