It has all come down to the last 8 at the WTA Qatar Open and only the best names in the tournament remain. With the fight for the title getting even more interesting now, every player would be willing to give their everything. The same will be the case with Danielle Collins. Playing in the final year of her professional tennis career, she would be looking to end things on a high.

However, standing her way in the quarters will be none other than the Russian powerhouse Anastasia Pavlychenkova. With the stage set for an epic encounter, who among the two will come out on top? Let’s find out!

Danielle Collins vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova: Preview

Danielle Collins has been unstoppable this year in Doha, securing victories, including a tough initial match against Kimberly Birrell. Having made her way into the quarter-finals as she enters her final season, Collins aims for a career-best performance, eyeing her first WTA 1000 semifinal since 2018.

On the other hand, her opponent, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s triumph over Marketa Vondrousova displayed her comeback. She not only overcame setbacks in the first set but also showed resilience in saving breakpoints.

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Returning to the top 30 after a knee injury, Pavlyuchenkova’s joy at reaching the quarterfinals reflects a remarkable resurgence, highlighting her determination to improve her recent quarterfinal record. Both players are making waves in Doha with their impressive performances and career milestones.

Collins vs Pavlyuchenkova: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players Danielle Collins has been a clear winner among the two. Out of the 3 encounters that the two have faced each other against, Collins has a strong 3-0 lead over her opponent.

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Their first meeting came back at the Australian Open in 2019 when Collins won a hard-fought match. The match, which was a three-set thriller, ended 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 in favor of Pavlyuchenkova. On the other hand, their most recent encounter came back to the Cincinnati Masters last year. In a clear one-sided dominance, she was able to grab the win and progress to the next round.

Prediction: Danielle Collins could make her way into the semi-finals in her final appearance in Qatar

While the stage is already set, the fans could see Danielle Collins make her way into the semi-finals of the tournament. Coming in from the qualifiers, she has shown great mental strength and has lost just one set en route to quarters. Not only this, but her head-to-head lead will also give her some psychological advantage. Coming into her final tournament in Qatar, she would be looking to end it on a high and take the win home.

However, her Russian opponent will not make things easy at all. Looking to break the head-to-head curse and take a win finally home, she would be willing to give out her everything. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments below!

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