Danielle Collins Secures Upset Win In San Diego Opener

Danielle Collins, in her first match since the U.S. Open, upset seventh-seeded Caroline Garcia of France 6-2, 7-6 (4) on Monday in the first round of the San Diego Open.

The 28-year-old Florida born, reached her first Grand Slam final in January when she was defeated by Ashleigh Barty for the Australian Open title.

She made an early exit at the French Open and Wimbledon before reaching the fourth round at the U.S. Open. On Monday, Collins overcame a rocky serving performance that saw her put just 48% of her first serves in play while logging more double faults (seven) than aces (five).

Her next opponent will be Italy’s Martina Trevisan, who defeated Colombia’s Camila Osorio 6-3, 6-4.

Three other U.S. players won first-round matches: Madison Keys, Coco Vandeweghe, and qualifier Louisa Chirico.

Canada’s Bianca Andreescu topped Russian lucky loser Liudmila Samsonova 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-2 in the last match of the night.

Reuters/ Ejiofor Ezeifeoma