(Melbourne) American Danielle Collins has joined compatriot Madison Keys and Australian Ashleigh Barty in the semi-finals of the Australian Open women’s draw.
Posted at 10:42 p.m.
Collins tipped the game in her favor with a timely break of serve in the latter part of the first set en route to a 7-5, 6-1 win over France’s Alizé Cornet on Wednesday in Melbourne.
The 28-year-old equals her best career result at Melbourne Park when she reached the semi-final round in 2019. It is also her best career result in a grand slam.
Collins underwent surgery last year to treat endometriosis that was causing him severe pain in the 2021 season.
“It’s an incredible feeling, especially after going through the health issues I had,” she said in her post-game on-court interview. It’s very rewarding to be able to come back to that level and compete like I did and be fitter than ever. »
Collins will face the winner of the duel between Iga Swiatek and Kai Kanepi while Keys will face Barty in the other semi-final.
The defeat of Cornet stopped the great adventure of the Frenchwoman who was playing her first quarter-final round in a grand slam at her 63and participation. During her run, Cornet knocked out two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep in the fourth round. According to the WTA, Cornet should make a return to the top-50 during the update of the player rankings.