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Carlos Alcaraz Beats Jannik Sinner in Historic Final to Defend French Open Title

June 9, 2025, 2:24 am

Carlos Alcaraz defended his crown at Roland Garros after beating world number 1 Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open men’s singles final in history. Alcaraz, who was two sets down at the start, came back from behind to register an emphatic 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 win over Sinner and claimed back-to-back titles at the French Open.

Resilient Comeback by Carlos Alcaraz Shakes Sinner

The Spaniard demonstrated incredible determination and grit after losing the opening two sets 4-6, 6-7 and then going on to take three successive sets to outclass Sinner in a moment classic. Sinner relaxed his grip marginally in the third and fourth sets, but he gave it his all in the last one to take it deep. Ultimately, Alcaraz was able to edge past him in the tie-breaker. The all-time record match lasted 5 hours and 29 minutes which is the longest final in French Open history. It had no problem beating the 1982 Paris final where Mats Wilander beat Guillermo Vilas in four sets in 4hr 42min. It was Sinner’s first loss in a Grand Slam final.

Unrelenting pressure from the backhand enabled Sinner to take an early break up in the second set and the top seed started to tighten the screw on Alcaraz, who was reeling back 1-4 on a sun-kissed Court Philippe Chatrier.

Tiebreak Drama and Fightback of Carlos Alcaraz

A ferocious Alcaraz started the fight and received deafening roars when he levelled at 10 games and then took a tiebreak but Sinner pipped him ahead with a scorching forehand winner and doubled his advantage after two hours had passed.

Alcaraz, never having returned from two sets down previously, fought well hoping to escape his maiden loss in a final of a major and retrieved a set before fighting gallantly to save three match points at 3-5 adrift in the fourth set, subsequently regaining equilibrium through the tiebreak.

Fifth Slam Seals Legacy

The 22-year-old Spanish player took his impeccable record in Grand Slam finals to 5-0, stopping Sinner’s 20-match major unbeaten run. With the dramatic win, Alcaraz became the third-youngest male player in history to have won five Grand Slam titles joining tennis greats Bjorn Borg and countryman Rafael Nadal while he is the vanguard for tennis’ new generation.

Sinner was agonisingly denied a third consecutive Grand Slam title following last year’s US Open victory and consecutive Australian Open titles. He lost his fifth consecutive match to Alcaraz in their first Grand Slam final meeting and their first major championship match between two players born in the 2000s.

Alcaraz leads 8-5 in total after defeating Sinner to win in Rome, where the Italian returned to the court after serving a three-month doping suspension.

Coco Gauff Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Win First French Open Title in Thrilling Final

June 7, 2025, 11:46 pm

In a thrilling French Open final the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 meeting since Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova in 2013 American Coco Gauff demonstrated incredible grit and strategic wizardry to quiet world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, prevailing 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Having lost a tense opening set, the 21-year-old kept Belarusian juggernaut at arm’s length, nullifying her dreaded power play and turning the match resolutely in her direction to win her first French Open title.

Historic Victory for Gauff in French Open

Gauff is the youngest American to claim the Roland Garros singles title since Serena in 2002 and the first American to claim the Roland Garros singles title since the legend won hers her crown on la terre battue in 2015. It was her second career Grand Slam. She had dethroned Sabalenka to win her first at the US Open two years ago. But this was Gauff’s second Roland Garros singles final. She had been runner-up to Iga Swiatek at Paris in 2022.

First Set Drama: Sabalenka’s Lead and Gauff’s Fightback

The riveting first set provided 78 minutes of edge-of-the-seat drama. Sabalenka stormed into a double break to take a 4-1 lead but promptly saw her lead disappear along with two set points on serve at 5-4 as Gauff rallied back with grit. However, Sabalenka showed her usual mental fortitude to win a close tiebreak 7-5. The adrenaline-fueled first set provided 78 minutes of heart-stopping tension. Sabalenka took a double break to move 4-1 ahead but then watched her lead melt away together with two set points on serve at 5-4 as Gauff fought back with grit. However, Sabalenka showed her usual mental strength to win a close tiebreak 7-5.

Gauff’s Mental Toughness in Second and Third Sets

In the second set, it was Gauff’s turn to prove herself mentally robust. She shook off the letdown to build a 4-1 advantage with a double break and rode out to a 6-2 victory.

Gauff took the rhythm into the tiebreak, taking the psychological advantage with a break in the opening stages. Sabalenka broke back quickly to make it 3-3 in the set, before losing the break on her subsequent service game to leave the American ahead again. Gauff then served it out to claim her second career Slam.

Future Prospects for Gauff After French Open Win

With 2000 points from the championship victory, Gauff will rise from No. 5 to No. 2 on the Race to the WTA Finals Riyadh. She also retains her career-high World No. 2 in the WTA rankings.

Sabalenka, who was seeking to capture her first major on clay following three hard court titles, two Australian Opens, and one US Open is now 3-3 in Slam finals, and will be the top-ranked player in the WTA chart.

Djokovic Cruises Into French Open Third Round, Sinner Ends Gasquet’s Career

May 30, 2025, 8:07 am

Novak Djokovic moved into the third round of the French Open with a straight-set win over Corentin Moutet on Thursday. The Serbian star, chasing his 25th Grand Slam title, won 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) in a match lasting just over three hours.

Moutet’s Fight, Djokovic’s Class

Although Moutet challenged Djokovic with impressive drop shots, his effort wasn’t enough to overcome the Serbian’s experience and skill. Djokovic played at a high level, following his recent win at the Geneva Open, where he claimed his 100th ATP title.

Djokovic Reflects on the Match

After the victory, Djokovic reflected on the match, saying, “Mentally I had to stay concentrated and prepared for a match like that. Corentin is a player who has great speed, it was a great battle, especially the third set. I saved a set point… At that moment, anything is possible. I found a shot to stay in the set, a good service. I think in general I played well, I managed to stay calm on court, which was not easy at times.”

Sinner Shuts the Door on Gasquet’s Career

In other news, world number one Jannik Sinner defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-4, bringing an end to the 38-year-old’s career at the French Open. Gasquet, playing in his 22nd French Open, was eliminated after just under two hours of play.

Sinner Extends Grand Slam Streak

For Sinner, the win marked his 16th consecutive Grand Slam victory. He became the first man born after 1990 to achieve this remarkable feat.

Novak Djokovic Eyes 100th ATP Title Ahead of Geneva Open Final Against Hurkacz

May 24, 2025, 4:04 pm

After defeating Cameron Norrie in the semi-final of the Geneva Open, Novak Djokovic could see himself reach a 100 ATP titles, with a win on Saturday against Hubert Hurkacz. After a dominating three-set victory against Norrie, the Serbian could see himself reach the rank of legends like Jimmy Conors and Roger Federer with 100 ATP titles.

A Semi-Final To Remember

“It was the toughest match of the tournament for me so far, three sets, the second set, he was a break up, and I managed to come back to the tie-break, a match point, I got a little bit tight there. But I’m really glad how I regrouped in the third and played the best set of the tournament.” Djokovic said in a post-match interview, as the legend had a dicey performance in the second set. Djokovic trailed 5-2 in the second set, he mounted a comeback to push it to a tie-break, where he had a match point but failed to convert, allowing Norrie to take the set and force a decider. A fascinating fact, Djokovic has won more slams than Norrie has played in. Fans are betting on a Djokovic win as his serve looks ever so perfect, with Hurkacz not being an excellent returner either.

All Eyes on Novak Djokovic

In preparation for the French Open, where Novak could claim his fourth Roland-Garros title, Djokovic looks well conditioned as he approaches the final of the Geneva Open after losing his first matches on clay this season, it’s also his first tournament since the Paris Olympics which the Serbian also won.

Hubert Hurkacz, who defeated Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first final since losing to Jannik Sinner in Halle last June, will now have a tough battle against the odds versus Novak Djokovic, who surely has his eyes set on the French Open to reach a 25th Grand Slam, he is currently tied with Margaret Court who also has 24 singles Grand Slam titles.

French Open: Rybakina Beats Svitolina, Advances to Quarters Against Paolini

June 3, 2024, 7:44 pm

Elena Rybakina, seeded fourth, advances to Roland Garros quarterfinals after defeating Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 in 69 minutes. Next, she faces Jasmine Paolini, seeded twelfth, who reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal with a 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 win over Elina Avanesyan.

Rybakina, who reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros in 2021, has now advanced to her fifth major tournament quarterfinal. This marks her first such achievement since Wimbledon last year. She remains undefeated in the current tournament, not dropping a single set. This success places her at the top with nine quarterfinal appearances in the 2024 tour. Rybakina has secured three Hologic WTA Tour titles this season (Brisbane, Abu Dhabi, and Stuttgart) and boasts an impressive record of 34 wins and 5 losses overall.

The latest match between the two players was at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics bronze medal play-off, where Svitolina narrowly won with a score of 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. They also met in the 2020 Strasbourg final, which Svitolina won 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. However, Rybakina had previously beaten Svitolina at Eastbourne 2021, resulting in a tied head-to-head record of two wins each.

The Match Winner

Both players followed similar paths: Rybakina took an early lead, Svitolina caught up, but Rybakina surged ahead again to clinch the victory. Rybakina’s strong groundstrokes and powerful serve were crucial to her win, as she hit 26 winners, including five aces.

However, her diverse playing style allowed her to elevate her performance when necessary. In the beginning, Rybakina frequently used drop shots to challenge Svitolina’s movement, which proved successful.

In the second set, the former Wimbledon champion capitalized on her advantage at the net, winning 12 out of 18 points overall.

Rybakina initially gained an advantage by breaking Svitolina’s serve in the first game but faced several unforced errors that caused her lead to slip. However, she bounced back by breaking Svitolina again with a powerful backhand winner to go up 3-2 and defended the only other break point she faced in that set with a similar display of skill.

In the second set, Rybakina took control early with a double break, leading 4-1. Despite Svitolina’s impressive shots, including a remarkable backhand pass that earned her one break back, she couldn’t narrow Rybakina’s lead any further.

Djokovic Advances To French Open Fourth Round With Spectacular Comeback Victory Over Musetti

June 2, 2024, 3:18 pm

Novak Djokovic continued his impressive streak at the ongoing French Open, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat young Italian Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday. Djokovic triumphed over Musetti with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a grueling match lasting four hours and 29 minutes, as reported by the ATP’s official website.

This victory keeps Djokovic’s aspirations of retaining his number one ranking at the tournament’s conclusion alive, requiring him to advance to the finals. Despite facing adversity after dropping two sets following a missed set point opportunity, the 37-year-old showcased his championship pedigree, rallying back to secure his 369th Grand Slam match win, tying Roger Federer for the most wins at major events.

Djokovic also improved his head-to-head record against Musetti to 5-1, avenging Musetti’s upset victory over him at the Monte Carlo Masters last year. In the upcoming fourth round, Djokovic will face Argentine 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo, who has reached the fourth round for the second consecutive year.

Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered an outstanding performance in the third round, defeating Ben Shelton with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 at the French Open 2024. This sets up a fourth-round clash with Carlos Alcaraz, with Auger-Aliassime leading the Spaniard 3-2 in their ATP Head-to-Head encounters, although Alcaraz has emerged victorious in their last two meetings.

“Don’t Know if It’s Going to Be Last Time…”: Tennis Great Rafael Nadal Refuses to Rule Out French Open Return

May 28, 2024, 12:48 am

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal dismissed speculation about retiring after the French Open 2024, expressing uncertainty about whether it would mark his final tournament appearance. Despite his valiant effort, Nadal faced a tough defeat against Alexander Zverev in the opening round, succumbing to Zverev’s aggressive play.

The 14-time French Open champion experienced his first-ever first-round loss at Roland Garros, a significant moment in his illustrious career. Nadal also mentioned the upcoming Paris Olympics as a source of motivation to continue playing tennis after his defeat to Zverev.

Following the match, Nadal received a heartfelt send-off from the fans, who passionately chanted his name. Addressing the crowd, Nadal expressed gratitude for their unwavering support and reflected on his uncertain future at Roland Garros.

While acknowledging the possibility that he might not return to the French Open, Nadal emphasized his enjoyment of playing there and his improved physical condition, leaving the door open for a potential comeback. He also expressed hope of competing at the 2024 Olympics, indicating his determination to continue pursuing his tennis career.

Despite the intense battle against Zverev, where Nadal showcased moments of his signature brilliance, the German’s formidable serve and forehand proved too formidable. The match garnered significant attention, with top players like Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic observing from the stands due to its anticipated excitement.

Although Nadal fought fiercely, Zverev’s resilience and ability to respond to Nadal’s challenges ultimately secured him the victory in straight sets. Despite the outcome, Nadal’s legacy and his enduring competitiveness continue to captivate fans and inspire admiration in the tennis world.

French Open: Tennis Legend Rafael Nadal All Smiles as He Gets Rousing Welcome at Main Court, Begins Training

May 21, 2024, 12:02 am

Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, arrived in Paris on Monday to prepare for the upcoming tournament. Fans at the iconic Philippe Chatrier court at Roland-Garros warmly welcomed the 22-time Grand Slam champion as he stepped onto the clay court for practice.

Roland Garros’s official handle posted a video of Nadal’s arrival, sparking anticipation for his participation in this year’s French Open. Nadal, in high spirits, interacted warmly with event staff and received loud cheers as he sported a white T-shirt and black trousers.

During an intense training session on the centre court, Nadal was captured slamming balls with full force, signaling his determination to be prepared for the clay-court Grand Slam. Notably, Nadal last won the French Open title in 2022, missing the 2023 edition.

Despite a recent setback at the Italian Open, where he lost in straight sets against Hubert Hurkacz in the second round, Nadal remains focused on his goal of clinching a record-extending 15th French Open title later this month. Addressing his fitness concerns, Nadal emphasized the importance of making the right decision regarding his participation in the tournament.

With the French Open set to commence on May 26 in Paris, Nadal faces a crucial decision regarding his readiness for the tournament, balancing his current physical condition with his determination to compete at the highest level.

Iga Swiatek retains French Open 2023 crown

June 11, 2023, 5:08 pm

On Saturday, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek successfully defended her French Open 2023 crown after a hard-fought win over unseeded Karolina Muchova in the women’s singles final.

Swiatek defeated unseeded Karolina Muchova by winning nine of the first 11 games, but her opponent pulled off an incredible comeback to force the match into a third set. But ultimately, Swiatek would prevail late Saturday night in Paris 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 when Muchova double-failed on match point. And so Swiatek defended her title at Roland Garros, winning her third in four years and fourth major overall.

Muchova, ranked No. 46, dropped four consecutive points on her first serve game due to sloppiness, and Swiatek quickly built a 3-0 lead. But Muchova settled down when Swiatek served, with the score at 3-1. She started making long groundstrokes, which made it possible for her to reach the net and score. Swiatek defeated Muchova’s lone break-point opportunity with a powerful, lashing backhand in a match that lasted more than nine minutes and featured four double-digit points.

The second set started to replicate the first one, with Swiatek leading 3-0 once more. However, this time Muchova created a second break opportunity and capitalised on it by winning with a forehand down the line to return to service at 2-3.

Muchova broke Swiatek’s serve for the third time in a row as the momentum continued. But three games later, at 2-all, it was back on serve. In the seventh game, the pivotal break occurred. It was love-30 after a double fault by Swiatek, 15-40 after a beautiful drop shot, and 4-3 after Muchova manoeuvred Swiatek all over the court.

To tie the game, Swiatek retook the lead and then held off a second break point to take the lead, 5-4. Muchova’s lone third double fault of the game proved to be the deciding factor.

“Last year, for sure, it was a confirmation for me that the first time wasn’t a coincidence or something like that. This one, for sure, was a little bit tougher in terms of injuries and pressure, and also, coming back to this tournament as a defending champion, I right now feel like it’s a little bit different. I needed to really handle that,” WTA.com quoted Swiatek as saying.

French Open 2023: Djokovic chases history to win his 23rd Grand Slam title

June 11, 2023, 2:56 pm

The seesaw battle between Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday is on the cards. All odds are in favour of Novak Djokovic, who has been chasing his 23^rd Grand Slam title. However, history favours the Serbs, as he is a clear favourite. But a sport is not free from uncertainty.

Today’s match would be the seventh championship match for the 36-year-old charismatic Serb. If Djokovic emerges champion today, he will become the most prolific Grand Slam winner as well as the only player to lift all four major titles at least three times.

This record is in the kitty of three tennis legends in the women’s section: Margaret Court, Steffi Graf, and Serena Williams.

“The only thing I can say is that I’m very focused. History is always something that hovers over me,” said Djokovic, the 2016 and 2021 winners in Paris and now the oldest finalist in 93 years.

This would be Djokovic’s 34^th Grand Slam final, and he is looking to regain the number one spot after winning today’s grand finale. He will be replaced by Carlos Alcaraz, the man he overpowered in the semis.

Victory on Sunday would give the Serb a chance to win all four Grand Slam titles in a calendar year. This unique record was achieved by Australian legend Rod Laver. He accomplished this feat twice, in 1962 and 1969.

Rudd has never defeated Djokovic in four meetings and has yet to win a set.

Casper Ruud sets Novak Djokovic showdown in finals of French Open

June 10, 2023, 4:53 pm

Casper Ruud charged into his second straight French Open final in Paris as he demolished Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 to register an easy victory in a semifinal match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier.

With a win over Zverev in the semifinals, Ruud set up a blockbuster clash against Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s championship match. Playing at the Court Philippe-Chatrier, Ruud dominated Zverev with his signature clean baseline hitting, completing a two-hour and nine-minute victory.

His relentlessness in forcing his opponent to play was the defining quality of his performance against Zverev. Ruud committed only 19 unforced errors in three sets, compared to 37 for Zverev, and his rocket forehand was the major weapon in his 25-win total.

Zverev dropped his first service game of the match but quickly rallied with a break of his own in the third game to take a 1-2 lead. That was the most the German could do, as he did not break his opponent’s serve again. Ruud broke again in the next game and was really adept at blunting the 22nd seed’s powerful delivery with some razor-sharp returns throughout.

Ruud sealed the second set with a solitary break in the seventh game, and he rushed to victory from there as a tired Zverev battled to keep up. To complete his victory, the fourth seed strolled to the final set without facing a break point.

French Open 2023: Djokovic to take on World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in semi-final encounter

June 9, 2023, 2:23 pm

The French Open 2023 has reached the semi-final stage. In the first semifinal, World No. 3 Novak Djokovic will face World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz on Friday at Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Serb has been looking in tremendous touch and is fully prepared to take on the top-ranked Spanish to go ahead and claim his 23 Grand Slam titles and script his name in the record books.

It would be a challenge for the youngster from Spain to overcome the Serb, move into the final, and keep his World No. 1 spot intact. Carlos Alcaraz will have to keep his nerve, as this would be his first meeting against the two-time French Open champion in any Grand Slam clash.

Novak Djokovic moved to the semi-final after getting past Karen Khachanov. After the match, the veteran star said it was a “match that a lot of people want to see. It’s definitely the biggest challenge for me so far in the tournament,”

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, who got past Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinal quite easily, said, “Since the draw came out, everyone was expecting that match. Myself as well. I really want to play that match.”

In the second semi-final tonight, Norwegian tennis star Casper Ruud is gearing up to play against Alexander Zverev of Germany.

Alexander Zverev said, “Roland-Garros was definitely a tournament that I marked on my calendar this year.” He further added, “I’m extremely happy with how things are going, but the tournament is not over yet. There are still potentially two very, very difficult matches ahead, and I’m looking forward to that.”
When asked about how his journey has been since returning from an injury last year, Alexander Zverev said, “It took longer than expected. Still, at the beginning of the season in Australia, I was playing on one leg. Then I think until basically Indian Wells, Miami, I was still in pain at times.”

Djokovic enters third round of French Open

June 1, 2023, 5:29 pm

The two-time champion of Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic, reached the third round after defeating Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in round two on Wednesday at the Philippe-Chatrier court.

The Serb, Novak Djokovic, defeated Marton Fucsovics in three straight sets: 7-6(2), 6-0, 6-3. The duration of the first set went on to an astonishing one hour and 30 minutes, but Novak Djokovic prevailed and won the first set. After the win over Marton Fucsovics, the 36-year-old reached his 18th consecutive third round here at Roland Garros.

In the first set of the match, Novak was leading 3-0 but later found himself serving at 5-3 as his opponent made a comeback. Novak Djokovic struggled a bit to find his rhythm in the first set. He even shouted in despair towards his player’s box as he struggled with his footwork in the first set. Later, Djokovic went on to show his dominance in the tiebreak round of the first set; he won the tiebreak round with a score of 7-2.

In the second set, the World No. 3 seeded player easily cruised past his opponent and won the set 6-6. To win the third set, Djokovic was again made to work hard by his opponent, Fucsovics. The third set ended with a score of 6-3.

After the match, the 22-time grand slam winner, Novak Djokovic, said, “I’m very happy with the match. I had a lot of intensity throughout the first set, which was difficult for me.” Djokovic told Fabrice Santoro on the court. “I hope that I amused you, especially in the first set. It wasn’t enjoyable for me, but after it, now I can say, I enjoyed it”, as per the official website of Roland Garros.

Djokovic further went on to appreciate his opponent, saying, “Fucsovics is good on all surfaces. He has nothing to lose when he comes out on this stage against me.” While concluding, he said, “These night sessions are very special.” Novak Djokovic will face Spanish player Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the third round of Roland Garros.

Swiatek, Rybakina drawn in same half of French Open

May 26, 2023, 4:45 pm

Defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina find themselves in the same half of the draw, while Victoria Azarenka and Bianca Andreescu are scheduled to meet in a first-round matchup. The French Open 2023 will be held from May 28 to June 11.

Iga Swiatek will face stern tests as she embarks on her French Open title defence. 13th seed Barbora Krejcikova, the 2021 champion who has previously defeated Swiatek, is her probable fourth-round opponent. No. 4 Elena Rybakina, who has beaten Swiatek three times this year, has been drawn in the same half and might face him in the semifinals. No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula lead the bottom half of the draw, opening up against Marta Kostyuk and Danielle Collins, respectively.

The top seed Swiatek begins her quest for a third title in Paris against Cristina Bucsa of Spain, whom she defeated in the third round of the Australian Open in January. However, the road becomes increasingly difficult from there. In the fourth round, she might meet No. 13, Barbora Krejcikova. Swiatek was defeated in their last two matches, in the 2022 Ostrava final and the 2023 Dubai final, by the Czech, who won the title here in 2021. Krejcikova held match points in their sole clay-court meeting before losing in the third round of the 2021 Rome tournament.

Former World No. 1 and No. 18 seed Victoria Azarenka opens up against 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu. The winner could be Krejcikova’s third-round opponent.
Rybakina, the fourth seed, has established herself as a reliable all-court danger. After winning Wimbledon last year, Kazakhstani has won WTA 1000 titles on both hard courts (Indian Wells) and clay courts (Rome), as well as reaching the finals of the Australian Open and Miami.

In the quarterfinals, Rybakina could face a rematch of either last year’s Wimbledon final against No. 7 seed Ons Jabeur or this year’s Miami final against No. 10 seed Petra Kvitova. 3rd seed Pegula is in charge of an intriguing quarter full of impending challenges. Her first opponent is Danielle Collins, the 2021 Australian Open runner-up, although Pegula will be buoyed by her 4-0 record against Collins and her fellow American’s absence from action since Charleston.