Chris Evert asks Danielle Collins to consider her possible retirement in 2024

Tennis legend Chris Evert recently urged Danielle Collins to reconsider her plans to pick up a racket later in 2024 after her victory at the Miami Open.

Chris Evert Talks About Collins
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Following her victory at the Miami Open, tennis icon Chris Evert recently encouraged Danielle Collins to think about her plans to take up her racket later in 2024.

Collins won her first major victory of her career after playing the finest match of her campaign, defeating fourth seed Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3.

Soon after, Evert went to X to congratulate the American player on her success. The 69-year-old also questioned Collins about her retirement plans, given that it appeared like she was a serious contender for additional major victories.

Evert wrote: A big Hug and Congratulations to Danielle Collins in winning the Miami Open. Spectacular play throughout the whole tournament. But are you sure you want to retire?”

Danielle Collins in 2024

Danielle Collins

42 - 17win/loss

Hard
20-10
I Hard
0-1
Clay
19-5
Grass
3-1
31 year old
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2024 Highlights

Currently the world no.53, Collins played her last match on the 30th of March when she beat world no.4 Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 in the final in Miami to win her 3rd career title.

This season the American has a 20-7 record. Collins has won 1 title in Miami.

Danielle Collins will fight against the world no.80 Paula Badosa in the 1st round. Their actual record is 1-0 for Collins.

Danielle conquered 1 title in 2024 in Miami.

Collins
Miami
Collins's Record