Defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Italian Open by American Danielle Collins, who beat the Polish world number two 6-1 7-5 in the round of 32 on Saturday.Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek went 5-0 down in the opening set before managing to get on board and avoid an embarrassing bagel.

Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Italian Open to American Danielle Collins after a 6-1 7-5 third-round loss Saturday in a major upset that will cost the Pole the world No. 2 ranking as the defense of her French Open title looms.

American Danielle Collins ends Iga Swiatek's defence of her Italian Open title with a 6-1 7-5 victory in the third round.