Danielle Rose Collins, born on December 13, 1993, in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a professional tennis player known for her aggressive baseline play and fierce competitive spirit. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 in July 2022 and has claimed multiple WTA titles, including a prestigious win at the 2024 Miami Open.

Family and Early Life

Danielle was raised in a hardworking, modest household by her parents Walter Collins and Cathy Collins. Her father, Walter, runs a landscaping business, often working long hours mowing lawns and trimming trees in Florida’s heat. He introduced Danielle to tennis at the age of three and coached her until she was eight. Her mother, Cathy, is a former grade school teacher who played a vital role in balancing Danielle’s education with her athletic pursuits.

She has one sibling, an older brother named Joel Collins, who has largely stayed out of the public eye and maintains a private life away from the spotlight.

Collins in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.54, the American achieved a composed 14-9 match record in 2025. Collins is now having a run in Wimbledon where she defeated the world no.57 Maria Camila Osorio Serrano 6-3 6-2 and the world no.171 Veronika Erjavec 6-4 6-1.

Danielle Rose Collins will take on the world no.4 Iga Swiatek in the 3^rd round on Saturday at 4:30 pm on Centre Court. Their current record is 7-2 for Swiatek.

Collins won 4 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)