Updated On: 13 August, 2021 08:28 AM IST | Montreal | PTI
Romania’s Halep, who won the Canadian titles in 2016 and 2018, saved four match points in the final game of an epic match lasting close to three hours but took a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat.

Simona Halep of Romania congratulates Danielle Collins of the United States for her victory during their Women`s Singles second round match on Day Three of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers at IGA Stadium. Pic/AFP
A red-hot Danielle Collins spoiled Simona Halep’s return from a three-month injury layoff on Wednesday, downing the former World No. 1 in three sets in the second round of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Montreal.
Romania’s Halep, who won the Canadian titles in 2016 and 2018, saved four match points in the final game of an epic match lasting close to three hours but took a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat.