Aryna Sabalenka and Danielle Collins made it a pretty electrifying atmosphere toward the end of their first set as the American loudly celebrated her won point before the Belarusian returned the favor in the very next point.
Leading 5-3 and serving for the first set, Collins faced a break point – which she served with a huge serve. Moments after saving a break point, Collins let out a very loud “Let’s go!”
At deuce, Sabalenka showed some great defense to remain alive in the point before hitting a great passing shot to earn another break point. That’s when two-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka also made sure Collins would hear something from her as well.
Collins, saving break point: LET’S GOOO 🗣️
Sabalenka, the very next point: LET’S GOOOOOO 🗣️#MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/bLLVPc1k6P
— wta (@WTA) April 29, 2024
After a fiery moment between the two, Sabalenka managed to get the break back but she dropped her serve in the 10th game – the game in which she was serving to stay in the first set.
But down a set, world No. 2 Sabalenka showed some great mental strength to get back in the match and ultimately seal a 4-6 6-4 6-3 round-of-16 win over Collins, who entered the match riding a 15-match winning streak.
