Collins halts Halep comeback in Montreal

A red-hot Danielle Collins spoiled Simona Halep’s return from a three-month injury layoff on Wednesday, downing the former world number one in three sets in the second round of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Montreal. Romania’s Halep, who won the Canadian titles in 2016 and 2018, saved four match points in the final game of an […]

A red-hot Danielle Collins spoiled Simona Halep’s return from a three-month injury layoff on Wednesday, downing the former world number one in three sets in the second round of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Montreal.

Romania’s Halep, who won the Canadian titles in 2016 and 2018, saved four match points in the final game of an epic match lasting close to three hours but took a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat.

American Collins extended her win streak to 12 matches – a run that saw her claim back-to-back titles in Palermo and San Jose.