Battling Endometriosis, Danielle Collins Vows to Bring About a Change in Women’s Health Issues With an Upcoming Initiative

With just months left before she ends her tennis career, Danielle Collins is already thinking about the next phase of her life. Earlier this season, she shockingly revealed that 2024 would be the final one of her career. One of the major reasons behind her abrupt retirement was her battle with endometriosis. Now personally acquainted with the disease, Collins is contributing to a noble cause.

She has been suffering from this condition since 2021 and even underwent surgery for it. This significantly affected her tennis career, and she decided it was best to bid adieu to the sport. Looking forward to the next chapter of her life, Collins vowed to make an impact to improve women’s health and is launching a foundation for the same.

Speaking on this matter, Collins said, “There are so many places around the world where people are facing women’s health issues, and a lot of them don’t have the means to support themselves financially through those challenges. I’d like to try and help, to bring financial support to those who have faced similar challenges to me, and be there for women who are struggling.”

Further, she went on to add, “We haven’t decided on a name yet. But we’re going to launch the foundation sometime this summer and it’s going to be based around women’s health and equity.” Meanwhile, the American WTA star is having the time of her life on the tennis court, be it her form or on-court vibe. Recently, she left Andy Roddick hyperventilating with her vibrant persona of late.

Andy Roddick hails Danielle Collins’ on-court personality

While Collins has dominated her opponents on the court this year, it has translated to a massive rise in her confidence on the court. Roddick has closely monitored her journey this year and was left in awe of her vibe on the court.

He said, “It’s like you don’t have to be a diehard tennis fan to understand her vibe to understand that there’s like this primal aggression inside of this. You know, awesome you know, woman just taking cuts and everything.”

The American star has been one of the standout players this year. She has won the Miami Open and the Charleston Open in her home country. Hungry for more, Collins has set her sight on the Italian Open as she faces Anna Blinkova in her first match there.