Danielle Collins vs Ons Jabeur Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Charleston Open

Prediction published on 04/04/2024, 01:22  by Daniel Ngulu in Tennis Predictions

The in-form Danielle Collins will battle second seed Ons Jabeur in the second round of the Charleston Open. The winner will then take on either Leylah Fernandez or Sloane Stephens for a place in the quarterfinals. Danielle Collins is in red-hot form at the moment and has won her last eight matches. The American triumphed in Miami right before arriving in Charleston with that success, her first at WTA 1000 level. She rode that momentum to win her first-round tie with Paula Badosa in straight sets. This was her 21st win in 28 outings this season. Collins has confirmed that this season will be her last as a pro player. And what a farewell campaign it is turning out to be. The 30-year-old, who had defeated Jabeur twice in three meetings, is now up to 21st in the live ranking.

While Collins is having one of her best campaigns, Ons Jabeur is having one of if not her worst. The Tunisian has battled with fitness issues and this has greatly impacted her form. She has played just seven matches and has been defeated five times. Jabeur, who is on a four-match losing run, was defeated in the second round in Miami in her last outing. These struggles have led to her being on the verge of dropping out of the WTA Top 10. If this happens, it will end a two-season stay in the top 10. The 29-year-old is currently placed ninth in the live ranking after dropping three places. But as she is the defending Charleston champion, Jabeur will be confident of a winning start to her title defence.