Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Roland Garros match.
For the second year in a row, Danielle Collins and Olga Danilovic are set to face off in the second round at Roland Garros. This time, the stakes are higher for Danielle Collins, who will be looking to avenge last year's defeat. However, her opponent heads into the match in excellent form. Both players prefer an aggressive brand of tennis and typically avoid extended rallies, yet their previous clay-court encounters have been protracted and emotionally intense.
Danielle Collins
In the opening round, Danielle Collins edged past Jodie Burrage in a closely contested match (7:6, 6:4). She did not display overwhelming dominance, struggled with consistency on her backhand side, and managed to land only 54% of her first serves. Since 2022, she has failed to advance beyond the second round at Roland Garros, and last year she was eliminated by Olga Danilovic in a three-set duel (7:6, 5:7, 4:6). This season, Danielle Collins has won 7 of her 10 matches on clay, although she has dropped at least one set in five of those contests.
Olga Danilovic
Olga Danilovic, by contrast, arrived in Paris in top form and underlined that with a commanding win over world No. 27 Leylah Annie Fernandez (6:3, 6:1). She hit three aces and claimed a notable 52% of return points. In 2025, Danilovic won 8 of her 10 matches on clay and secured the title at the WTA 125 event in Antalya. Her head-to-head record with Danielle Collins is tied at 1-1, with the Serbian taking at least one set in both previous meetings.
Danielle Collins vs Olga Danilovic Prediction
This encounter is likely to be tense and unpredictable, with the potential for drawn-out sets. Despite being cast as the underdog, Olga Danilovic already has a win over Danielle Collins in Paris and managed to take a set from Collins in Madrid last year. A repeat of those performances is very much within reach, and Danielle Collins will once again face a demanding test.
