Danielle Collins, the fiery American tennis player, has been making headlines during her 2024 Italian Open campaign. Known for her intense on-court demeanor, Collins didn’t disappoint in her quarterfinal match against Victoria Azarenka. Here are some of the memorable moments from that thrilling encounter:
- Cameraman Confrontation: When Azarenka was leading 2-1 in the first set, Collins felt the cameraman was too close to her bench. She promptly asked him to move back, ensuring her personal space was respected.
- Crowd Interaction: After taking the lead 5-3 in the first set, Collins faced two break points. Fans made noise just as she missed her first serve. In response, Collins shouted, “What? WHAT??” Her frustration was palpable, and the crowd felt the intensity.
- Sarcastic Gesture: In another dramatic incident, Collins sarcastically gestured and spoke to the crowd after shanking a shot in the first game of the second set. Her expressive reactions kept the audience engaged.
- Blowing a Kiss: As soon as she secured the winning point of the match, Collins blew a kiss to the crowd on center court. Unapologetic and full of flair, she celebrated her victory in style.
Collins went on to defeat Azarenka 6-4, 6-3, setting up a semifinal showdown against Aryna Sabalenka. With her passionate play and unfiltered emotions, Collins continues to captivate tennis fans worldwide. Rome, one of her favorite cities, witnessed her unapologetic spirit, leaving fans both entertained and intrigued.
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Collins in Rome, ranking, and results in 2024
LWLWWWLWWW Ranked no.15, the American achieved a 32-8 match record in 2024. Danielle is currently playing in Rome where she toppled the world no.46 Anna Blinkova 6-4 ret., the world no.23 Caroline Garcia 6-3 6-3, the world no.161 Irina-Camelia Begu 6-0 6-3 and the world no.24 Victoria Azarenka 6-4 6-3.
Danielle Collins will fight against the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal on Thursday at 8:30 pm on CENTER COURT. Their current head to head is 5-0 for Sabalenka.
Collins clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Miami and Charleston.
Danielle won 4 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
