The world No.1 was blasted off court by a red-hot Danielle Collins in just over one hour on Wednesday night at Memorial Drive.
The defending champion was sent packing in the second round — after receiving a bye in the first round — leaving the 24-year-old suddenly needing to pull her 2021 season out of a tailspin. Far worse than the consecutive defeats is the manner of the 6-3 6-4 loss on Wednesday where Barty twice lost her way after leading with a break in both sets.No.1 ranking under siege with Aussie Open champion Naomi Osaka breathing down her neckWatch over 40 live ATP Tour tournaments, 40 live WTA Tour tournaments, and every ATP + WTA Finals match live with beIN SPORTS on Kayo.Barty was ahead 3-1 in the first set before Collins ran away with five straight service games.
It was a similar story in the second set where the American came from a break down to beat Barty for the first time.Barty played a solid match with 13 winners and 18 unforced errors, but Collins was in rare form with 20 winners and 15 unforced errors.
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