Danielle Collins overcomes Simona Halep at Italian Open as epic 82-minute first set proves key
Danielle Collins advanced to the last 16 of the Italian Open after coming through a bruising meeting with Simona Halep. The Pietrangeli Court crowd in Rome were given an evening treat as a dramatic first set lasting 82 minutes — and which contained a remarkable six breaks of serve — saw the balance of the match swing one way then the other.


