Paris Olympics 2024: Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Fixture: (8) Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki
Date: July 29, 2024
Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Olympics
Surface: Clay
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Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki preview
USA's Danielle Collins will face Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki in the second round of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29.
Collins is having the best season of her career in 2024. She claimed her first WTA 1000 title in Miami and followed it with another victory at the Charleston Open. She also held an impressive 15-match winning streak, which was ultimately broken by Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Open.
In addition, the American reached the final in Strasbourg, the semifinals of the Italian Open, and the quarterfinals at both the Qatar Open and ATX Open. She started her campaign in Paris on a strong note, defeating Laura Siegemund (W/O) 6-3, 2-0 and will enter her matchup with Wozniacki brimming with confidence.
Meanwhile, Wozniacki hasn't had as impressive a season compared to Collins. She has yet to win a title, with her best performances being quarterfinal appearances at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Bad Homburg Open.
The former Australian Open champion arrived at the French capital following a third-round exit at Wimbledon. She secured her spot in the second round by defeating Egypt's Mayar Sherif 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in her fourth Olympic appearance.
Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki head-to-head
Collins and Wozniacki have faced each other thrice, with the latter leading their head-to-head 2-1. The Dane won their most recent encounter in the second round of the 2019 US Open.
Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki odds
(Odds will be updated when available)
Danielle Collins vs Caroline Wozniacki prediction
The second-round clash between Danielle Collins and Caroline Wozniacki at the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be thrilling, with the American entering the contest as the favorite to win.
Collins has been exceptional on clay courts this year, clinching a title on the surface. She looked sharp in her opening-round win over Siegemund, displaying aggressive play and powerful groundstrokes. Her strong forehand and effective cross-court backhand were top-notch during the match, which could pose a significant challenge for anyone if executed correctly.
Meanwhile, Wozniacki primarily relies on a counter-punching style, mixing in high shots and cross-court angles to add variety to her game. However, she tends to get overly defensive at times, which could be a disadvantage against Collins, who is driven to win a medal in her first and final Olympic appearance.
Pick: Danielle Collins to win in straight sets.