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Danielle Collins

Collins in 2023
Full name	Danielle Rose Collins
Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1993-12-13) December 13, 1993 (age 31) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Turned pro	2016
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
College	Florida (2012–2013) Virginia (2013–2016)
Prize money	US$9,056,941
Singles
Career record	265–154 (63.25%)
Career titles	4
Highest ranking	No. 7 (July 11, 2022)
Current ranking	No. 11 (November 11, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	F (2022)
French Open	QF (2020)
Wimbledon	4R (2024)
US Open	4R (2022)
Other tournaments
Olympic Games	QF (2024)
Doubles
Career record	30–32 (48.39%)
Career titles	1
Highest ranking	No. 79 (October 9, 2023)
Current ranking	No. 527 (November 11, 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	3R (2022)
French Open	2R (2019)
Wimbledon	SF (2022)
US Open	3R (2019)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	2R (2024)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
US Open	1R (2023)
Team competitions
Fed Cup	F (2018), record 7–4

Danielle Rose Collins (born December 13, 1993) is an American professional tennis player. She has achieved high rankings in the world of tennis, reaching No. 7 in singles and No. 79 in doubles. Danielle has won four singles titles, including a big one at the 2024 Miami Open. She also reached the final of a major tournament, the Grand Slam singles final, at the 2022 Australian Open.

Before becoming a professional, Collins played college tennis at the University of Virginia. There, she won the NCAA singles title twice. She became the top-ranked college player when she finished her studies. Danielle first made a name for herself on the WTA Tour by reaching the semifinals of the 2018 Miami Open. Her big breakthrough came at the 2019 Australian Open, where she reached the semifinals. She won her first WTA Tour title in 2021 at the Palermo Ladies Open. After announcing that 2024 would be her last year, she had an amazing run, winning the Miami Open title.

About Danielle Collins

Early Life and School

Danielle Collins was born on December 13, 1993. Her parents are Walter and Cathy Collins. She finished high school at Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2012. She trained at the Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club for six years. She also trained at IMG Academy from 2010 to 2012. Danielle was considered one of the best young tennis players. She received a scholarship to the University of Florida.

College Tennis Career

Collins played college tennis for the Florida Gators for one season. She had a great record of 24 wins and 8 losses in singles. After that, she moved to the University of Virginia.

At the Virginia Cavaliers, Danielle had an amazing college career. She won 101 matches and lost only 20. She was named to the All-ACC first team for three seasons. She helped Virginia win the ACC Championships in 2014 and 2015. At the NCAA Championships, she made history. She was the first player from Virginia to win the singles title in 2014. She became the seventh player ever to win the title twice in 2016. She finished her college career in 2016 as the top-ranked player in the country. She also received the Honda Sports Award for tennis.

Danielle graduated from Virginia with a degree in media studies and business. She later went back to the University of Florida for graduate school. She studied sports management in a program that worked with the WTA.

Danielle's Professional Tennis Journey

Starting Out: 2009–2017

Danielle Collins began playing in professional events on the ITF Women's Circuit in 2009. She won her first singles title on the ITF tour in 2011. She did not play professional matches in 2013 and 2015 while she was playing college tennis.

Collins made her first appearance in a main draw on the WTA Tour at the 2014 US Open. She played on the famous Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Even though she was a wildcard player, she pushed the second-seeded player, Simona Halep, to a tough three-set match in the first round. She became a full-time professional tennis player in mid-2016. During her time on the ITF Circuit, she won four singles titles.

Big Steps Forward: 2018–2020

Collins at the 2018 US Open

In 2018, Collins started to make a name for herself. She won a WTA 125 tournament in Newport Beach. This win helped her ranking go up to No. 120. She then played well at another WTA 125 event in Indian Wells. This earned her a spot in the main draw of the Indian Wells Open. There, she won her first WTA Tour match. She also beat world No. 14, Madison Keys. After this, she entered the top 100 rankings for the first time.

At the Miami Open, Collins had an amazing run. She beat many strong players, including her idol, Venus Williams. Venus Williams was a former world No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion. This made Danielle the first qualifier ever to reach the semifinals at the Miami Open. She then reached the quarterfinals in Monterrey. This helped her break into the top 50 in the world. She finished 2018 ranked No. 36, a huge jump from before.

Collins at the 2019 French Open

Her success continued at the Australian Open. Before this tournament, she had never won a match at a major event. But she surprised everyone by beating the second seed, Angelique Kerber. She reached the quarterfinals and then the semifinals. This amazing performance pushed her ranking to a career-high of No. 23. She also did well at other major events, reaching the second round at the French Open and US Open. She made it to the third round at Wimbledon. At Wimbledon, she also reached the quarterfinals in doubles. Collins finished 2019 ranked No. 31.

At the end of 2019, Collins shared that she was dealing with rheumatoid arthritis.

Collins at the 2020 Australian Open

In 2020, Collins started strong. She beat three top-15 players early in the year. She reached the semifinals at the Adelaide International. At the French Open, she reached her second Grand Slam quarterfinal. She beat two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza and Ons Jabeur along the way.

Winning Titles and Top Rankings: 2021–2024

Danielle Collins faced some health challenges in early 2021. She was diagnosed with endometriosis and had surgery. She was also taking medicine for rheumatoid arthritis.

Despite this, Collins won her first WTA Tour title at the Palermo Ladies Open. The next month, she won her second WTA title at the Silicon Valley Classic. This was her first WTA 500 title. These wins helped her get back into the top 30 rankings. She continued her winning streak at the Canadian Open. She reached the third round at the US Open for the first time. She finished 2021 ranked No. 29, her first time ending a year in the top 30.

Collins at the 2022 French Open

At the Australian Open, Collins reached the semifinals again. She then beat Iga Świątek to reach her first Grand Slam final. Świątek said that Collins hits "the fastest ball I have ever played against in a match." In the final, Collins lost to world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty. Because of her great performance, Collins entered the top 10 for the first time. She also became the No. 1 American female player. At Wimbledon, she reached the semifinals in doubles for the first time in her career. At the US Open, she reached the round of 16 for the first time.

In 2023, Collins won her first WTA Tour doubles title. She teamed up with Desirae Krawczyk at the Charleston Open. They beat the top-seeded team in the final.

After losing at the 2024 Australian Open, Collins announced that 2024 would be her last year playing professional tennis. However, she then had an incredible winning streak!

At the Miami Open, she reached the quarterfinals for the third time. She then made it to her first WTA 1000 final. Ranked No. 53, she became one of the lowest-ranked finalists in Miami history. She won her first WTA 1000 title by beating Elena Rybakina in the final. This made her the lowest-ranked champion and only the second unseeded woman to win there. She also became the third woman over 30 to win her first singles title in Miami. This amazing win brought her back into the top 25 rankings.

She continued her winning streak at the Charleston Open. She won her second straight singles trophy in two weeks, beating Daria Kasatkina in the final. This made her the first player since Serena Williams in 2013 to win back-to-back titles in Miami and Charleston. With this title, she returned to the top 15. Her winning streak reached 15 matches in Madrid. She then reached her first WTA 1000 clay-court semifinal in Rome. She also reached her third final of the season in Strasbourg. As a result, she returned to the top 10 for the first time since August 2022.

At Wimbledon, she reached the round of 16 for the first time. Collins also reached the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics.

In October, Collins announced that she had changed her mind about retiring. She will continue to play professional tennis in 2025!

Danielle's Playing Style

Danielle Collins plays with a very strong and aggressive style. People describe her play as "fearless" and "fun to watch." She has a powerful serve and hits the ball very hard with both her forehand and backhand. This makes her one of the hardest hitters on the WTA Tour. Her style allows her to hit many winning shots. Her best shots are her kick serve, her inside-out forehand, and her strong backhand. Her two-handed backhand is even stronger than her forehand. She is also good at hitting volleys close to the net. Another player, Iga Świątek, said that Collins "hits the fastest ball I have ever played in a match."

Danielle Collins: Career Highlights

Here are some of Danielle Collins's career statistics and achievements in major tournaments.

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Singles

Doubles

Grand Slam Finals: Singles

One Final Appearance

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2022	Australian Open	Hard	Ashleigh Barty	3–6, 6–7(2–7)

Images for kids

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  Danielle Collins at the 2019 French Open.

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  Danielle Collins at the 2020 Australian Open.

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  Danielle Collins at the 2022 French Open.

See also

In Spanish: Danielle Collins para niños