Defending champion Danielle Collins takes on former Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Charleston Open Round of 16 on Thursday. In a match-up that is hard to call, especially on clay, there will be no shortage of flat powerful groundstrokes when the 7th seed takes on the 11th seed. Moreover, they are both coming out of disappointing outings at the Miami Open.<\/p>
Danielle Collins managed a comfortable 6-3 6-1 victory over Robin Montgomery in Round-2, winning 80% of the points on her first serve. She is one of seven Americans looking to reach the last eight, and will be determined to defend her crown. Collins lost to two quality players in the form of Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka at the Sunshine Double<\/a> events.<\/p> READ MORE: ATP Tennis Schedule for April 2025 – What Tournaments Are Scheduled for This Month?<\/a><\/strong><\/p> With a 6-5 record on clay over the past year, Jelena Ostapenko is in need of some momentum. The Latvian is also the top seed in the women’s doubles section, and has been touted as the firm favourite alongside partner Erin Routliffe. In Miami, she lost to rising star Alexandra Eala<\/a> in straight sets. She also teamed up with Ellen Perez in women’s doubles, but came up short in the Round of 32.<\/p>Danielle Collins vs Jelena Ostapenko Head to Head Record<\/h2>