Ashleigh Barty and Iga Swiatek were among the most interesting players in the Adelaide main draw and eventually they had a rather opposite fate. The world no.1 had yet another disappointing performance to lose in straight sets to Danielle Collins. Before their match, the American used to have a losing H2H record against Ashleigh (0-3), but eventually she found the way to conquer Barty after winning 6-3 6-4. This is the second consecutive loss for the Australian champion after she lost in the quarters to Karolina Muchova.
Iga Swiatek impressed gain after easily beating Maddison Inglis 6-1 6-3. That came soon after another straight-set win over Madison Brengle 6-3 6-4.
Swiatek in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2021
Now the world no.18, the Pole achieved a composed 6-2 win-loss record in 2021. Iga is currently competing in Adelaide where she conquered Madison Brengle 6-3 6-4 and Maddison Inglis 6-1 6-3.
Iga Swiatek will take on Collins in the quarter. In the past, they have never competed against each other till now on the main tour.
Collins in Adelaide, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.37, Collins has an overall 9-3 match record in 2021. The American is currently playing in Adelaide where she managed to beat Saisai Zheng 7-65 6-1 and Ashleigh Barty 6-3 6-4.
Danielle Rose Collins will square off with Swiatek in the quarter. In the past, they have never played each other so far on the main tour.
Ashleigh Barty in 2021
Now the world no.1, Ashleigh played her last match on the 24th of February when she lost to Danielle Collins 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Adelaide (draw).
This year Barty has a 8-2 match record. Barty conquered 1 title in Melbourne.
