55 Facts About Danielle Collins

Danielle Rose Collins was born on December 13,1993 and is an American professional tennis player.

Danielle Collins has reached career-high WTA rankings of world No 7 in singles and No 79 in doubles.

Danielle Collins contested a major singles final at the 2022 Australian Open.

Danielle Collins played collegiate tennis at the University of Virginia and won the NCAA singles title twice, during her sophomore and senior years in 2014 and 2016.

Danielle Collins finished her career with Virginia as the top-ranked collegiate player.

Danielle Collins won her first WTA Tour title in 2021 at the Palermo Ladies Open.

Danielle Collins followed with an Australian Open final, and after initially announcing 2024 would mark her final season, Collins went on a run of form that included the Miami Open title.

Danielle Collins graduated from Northeast High School, St Petersburg, Florida, in 2012.

Danielle Collins was considered the recruit of the class of 2012, and she received a scholarship from the University of Florida.

Danielle Collins finished her college career in 2016 as the nation's top-ranked player and received the Honda Sports Award for tennis.

Danielle Collins graduated from Virginia with a bachelor's degree in media studies and business.

Danielle Collins returned to the University of Florida for graduate school to earn a master's degree in sports management in a program partnering with the WTA.

In 2009, Danielle Collins played her first events on the ITF Women's Circuit.

Danielle Collins won her first ITF singles title in 2011.

Danielle Collins did not play any professional matches in 2013 and 2015 while she was playing college tennis at Virginia.

Danielle Collins made her WTA Tour main-draw debut as a wildcard player at the 2014 US Open in the Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she forced second seed Simona Halep to a third-setter in the first round.

Danielle Collins started the year reaching the final round of qualifying at the Australian Open, before being outclassed by Denisa Allertova, in two sets.

Danielle Collins then faced sixth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko and lost in straight sets, despite having a set point in the first set.

Danielle Collins won back-to-back main-draw matches at only two other tournaments the rest of the season, reaching the third round of the Eastbourne International and the semifinals in San Jose and lost in the opening round at the remaining three Grand Slams.

Danielle Collins thus reached the quarterfinals, where she defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets.

Danielle Collins rose to a career-high ranking of No 23 on January 28,2019, following the tournament.

Danielle Collins recorded wins at all the other major events, reaching the second round at the French Open and US Open as well as the third round at Wimbledon.

Danielle Collins achieved her best-ever Grand Slam doubles result at Wimbledon, reaching the quarterfinals with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Danielle Collins struggled outside of the majors though, reaching the quarterfinals at just one tournament.

Danielle Collins defeated world No 5, Elina Svitolina, in the first round at the Brisbane International before falling to world No 13, Madison Keys, in straight sets in the quarterfinals.

Danielle Collins fell to world No 1, Ashleigh Barty, in three sets in the semifinals.

Danielle Collins lost in the second round to Yulia Putintseva at the Australian Open, and dropped outside the top 50 due to failing to defend her semifinalist points.

However, Danielle Collins rebounded at the French Open where she reached her second career Grand Slam quarterfinal.

Danielle Collins's run ultimately came to an end against compatriot and reigning Australian Open champion, Sofia Kenin, in a match that for both players was their fourth three-setter of five matches.

Danielle Collins was sidelined for the first half of the season with debilitating pain in her back.

Danielle Collins was diagnosed with endometriosis and proceeded to have a "tennis ball-sized" cyst removed.

Danielle Collins won her first WTA Tour title at the Palermo Ladies Open, defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse, in straight sets in the final.

Danielle Collins continued her win streak at the Canadian Open.

Danielle Collins beat Jil Teichmann in the first round, and went on to defeat sixth seed Simona Halep in the second.

Danielle Collins lost her third-round match to Aryna Sabalenka, in straight sets.

Nonetheless, Danielle Collins finished the year ranked inside the top 30 for the first time, at No 29.

At the Australian Open, Danielle Collins reached the semifinals for the second time, after defeating 19th seed Elise Mertens to become the third American woman in the quarterfinals.

Danielle Collins defeated Iga Swiatek in straight sets in the semifinals to advance to her first Grand Slam final, where she faced world No 1, Ashleigh Barty.

In Wimbledon, Danielle Collins lost in the first round to Marie Bouzkova, in three sets.

Danielle Collins withdrew from both the Madrid Open and the Italian Open.

In Indian Wells, Danielle Collins defeated Russian qualifier Erika Andreeva and then lost to Iga Swiatek in the second round.

Danielle Collins secured her inaugural WTA 1000 title with a decisive victory in straight sets over Elena Rybakina, the fourth seed and previous year's runner-up.

Danielle Collins lifted her second straight singles trophy in two weeks and fourth overall, defeating fourth seed Daria Kasatkina in straight sets.

Danielle Collins became the first player to win back-to-back titles in Miami and Charleston since Serena Williams in 2013.

In Madrid, Danielle Collins continued her winning streak to 15 matches, securing victories over qualifiers Olga Danilovic and Jaqueline Cristian.

Danielle Collins's run was halted by Aryna Sabalenka, this time in straight sets.

Danielle Collins reached the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics but retired due to injury while trailing in the third set of her match with world number one Iga Swiatek.

Danielle Collins lost her opening match at the Guadalajara Open to Olivia Gadecki.

In October, Danielle Collins announced she had changed her mind about retiring and would play on in 2025.

Danielle Collins defeated qualifiers Daria Snigur and Destanee Aiava to reach the third round at the Australian Open, where she lost to 10th seed and eventual champion Madison Keys.

At the Charleston Open, again as defending champion and seeded seventh, Danielle Collins reached the quarterfinals with wins over Robin Montgomery and 11th seed Jelena Ostapenko, before losing in the last eight to top seed Jessica Pegula in three sets.

Danielle Collins played her first season with World TeamTennis in 2019 with Billie Jean King's Philadelphia Freedoms.

Danielle Collins started the 2020 season on the Orlando Storm roster which began July 12, but was dismissed from the league after leaving the state and breaching COVID-19 safety protocols.

Danielle Collins's style allows her to hit a high number of winners, but a considerable number of high-risk unforced errors.

Danielle Collins possesses strong volleying skills, allowing her to hit winners from any position on the court.