Danielle Collins Upset in Monterrey

— In a surprising turn of events at the WTA 500 event in Monterrey, top-seeded Danielle Collins was eliminated in the second round by Erika Andreeva, who triumphed with a score of 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. The match concluded around 1 a.m. Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for Andreeva as she secured her first victory against a top 20 player and advanced to the quarterfinals of a major WTA tournament for the first time. In other matches, sixth-seeded Linda Noskova showcased her dominance by defeating Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-1 in just 49 minutes. The 19-year-old Czech player’s impressive performance propelled her into the round of 16, where she is set to face either Wang Xiyu from China or Germany’s Tatjana Maria. The tournament has seen its share of withdrawals, including that of defending champion Donna Vekic, who stepped back from the competition after recently winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. Vekic's absence leaves the field open for other competitors to vie for the title in her stead. As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see how the remaining players will perform, especially with emerging talents like Andreeva and Noskova making their mark on the hardcourt in Monterrey.