Top-ranked Swiatek escapes with a narrow win over 2022 runner-up Collins at Australian Open
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Anna Blinkova, left, of Russia is congratulated by Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts after defeating Rebecca Marino of Canada in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after winning the fourth set tiebreak during his second round match against Lukas Klein of Slovakia at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)Anna Blinkova of Russia reacts after defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland walks from Rod Laver Arena after his second round loss to Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Daniil Medvedev of Russia gestures as he is interviewed after defeating Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Anna Blinkova of Russia reacts after defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after winning a point against Danielle Collins of the U.S. during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Anna Blinkova of Russia reacts after winning a point against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Lorenzo Sonego of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts after winning a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during a break in her second round match against Danielle Collins of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a shot back between his legs to Lorenzo Sonego of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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Anna Blinkova, left, of Russia is congratulated by Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
