All You Need to Know About Australian Open 2022 Finalist Danielle Collins’ Family
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American tennis star Danielle Collins has shown tremendous improvement on the WTA tour over the past few years. After having to persevere against health adversities, Collins showed her determination to play tennis by performing exceptionally well at the 2022 Australian Open. The American tennis star defeated the likes of Elise Mertens, Alize Cornet, and Iga Swiatek to reach the final.
The road to success hasn’t been easy for Collins. Last year in April, Collins had to undergo surgery to treat endometriosis and had to stay away from the game for several months. However, in her comeback, the American won two titles which boosted her confidence immensely ahead of the 2022 WTA tour.
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Right from playing collegiate tennis for the University of Virginia to reaching the finals of the Australian Open, Collins’ rise amidst difficulties will be an inspiration for many. Collins mentioned several times about the role of her family in her success. Let’s get to know some details regarding the American’s family.
Collins was born to Walter and Cathy in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has an older brother named Joel. Collins was first introduced to tennis by her father, who used to play the sport for recreation and also coached his daughter. Both her parents have been supportive of her career right from the beginning.
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In an on-court interview at the 2022 Australian Open, Collins reminisced about the time she spent playing tennis with her father and getting coached by him.
“The amount of hours I spent each day on the court playing at the park with my dad and him driving me around everywhere to try to get me the best resources to get to where I am today.”
The rise of Danielle Collins on the WTA tour over the past few years acts as an inspiration to many young players wanting to take up the sport and face the challenges that come with it.
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