Collins will face Barty in the final of the Australian Open
American Daniel Collins is the second finalist in the women's tournament of the Australian Open after beating Iga Schwintek in 80 minutes.
Collins, who is the 27th winner of the Australian Open, celebrated with 6: 4,6: 1 and will play in a Grand Slam final for the first time and on Saturday she will play against the first winner Ashley Barty.
In the first set, five breaks were made, three for Collins and two for Schuyntek.
The American started furiously and took away the first two services of the Polish tennis player for a 4: 0 lead. Schuyntek returned a break, but Collins immediately made a re-break and took the lead with 5: 2. Collins did not use the first set service, but was confident in the second for a 6: 4 triumph.
In the second set, Collins again took the first two services of the opponent and took the lead with 4: 0: But this time he did not repeat the mistake from the first set, he was confident in his service and with a convincing 6: 1 he aims for the placement in the final.