Danielle Collins vs. Olga Danilovic: American tennis star Danielle Collins powered her way into the third round of the 2025 French Open with a hard-fought four-set victory over Serbia’s Olga Danilovic on Wednesday.
The second-round clash at Court Simonne-Mathieu saw Collins, ranked World No. 54, demonstrate her trademark aggression and resilience to defeat Danilovic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in just over two hours.
This win sets up a potential blockbuster matchup in the next round, where Collins could face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who plays Jil Teichmann later today.
Collins Outlasts Danilovic in a Back-and-Forth Battle
Collins came out strong in the opening set, showcasing her heavy groundstrokes and relentless baseline play. She broke Danilovic early and rode the momentum to a 6-3 set win.
But Danilovic, known for her left-handed finesse and tactical shot selection, responded well in the second set. She broke Collins twice and held firm to even the match at one set apiece.
The turning point came in the third set. With both players pushing the pace and engaging in long rallies, Collins managed to convert 2 of her 3 break point chances, edging out Danilovic 6-4. From there, the American took full control, cruising through the final set 6-2 with 15 winners and a 90% first-serve win rate.
What’s Next for Danielle Collins?
With her win today, Collins is now one step closer to her first-ever quarterfinal appearance at Roland-Garros. She will need to maintain her aggressive form and mental toughness if she faces Sabalenka in the third round — a player who has been nearly unstoppable on clay in 2025.
The matchup would mark one of the most anticipated early-round showdowns of the tournament and a key test of Collins’ Grand Slam ambitions.
How to Watch the 2025 French Open in the U.S.
Fans in the U.S. can catch all of Danielle Collins’ matches live on TNT and truTV, with every French Open match streaming on Max. For cord-cutters, the Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle offers ad-free access to full tournament coverage starting at $29.99/month.
Alternatively, Sling TV subscribers can access TNT and truTV and add Max for a discounted bundle. The tournament is also available internationally via 9Now (Australia) and ServusTV (Austria) using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.
Full 2025 French Open Broadcast Schedule (ET)
- May 28: Second round continues
- May 30: Third round begins
- June 3: Quarterfinals start
- June 5: Women’s semifinals
- June 7: Women’s final
French Open 2025: USA Tennis Stars to Watch
Danielle Collins joins an impressive American contingent that includes Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Fritz, and Tommy Paul, all looking to make deep runs in Paris. As the tournament heats up, Collins’ fiery energy and fearless play could make her one of the breakout stories of this year’s Grand Slam.
Stay tuned for more updates, live scores, and match previews as the French Open 2025 continues from Roland-Garros.