Remember when Danielle Collins lit up Daria Kasatkina’s “What the Vlog” last December, sharing her unapologetic belief in astrology? Her story went viral, about how she once walked away from a date just because he was a Taurus. “It’s not gonna work is because I’m a Sagittarius and you are a Taurus and our compatibility just doesn’t work. Like, it’s just like the stars aren’t aligned,” she declared. Fast forward to Wimbledon, and Collins is on fire, storming through rounds with silent swagger. However, her passion for the stars is grabbing headlines again, turning her into the next top model of the lawns at the All England Club, walking her cosmic path with grit, grace, and unstoppable belief.

Just a couple of hours ago, Danielle Collins gave fans another reason to cheer with a pair of IG stories that screamed energy and star-powered swagger. The first was a repost from Lorraine Liu, a fan who witnessed Collins’ electric win over Veronika Erjavec on Court 16 yesterday. Liu shared a video capturing Collins waving to the crowd post-match, followed by her signature bow-and-arrow celebration, channeling pure Sagittarius spirit. Liu captioned it, “This popping off vibeeeee from @danimalcollins,” and Collins couldn’t resist sharing it on her story, adding her cosmic stamp: “Sagittarius life ♐.”

But the celebration didn’t stop there. David Kane, editorial producer at Tennis Channel, jumped in with his fire. He reposted Liu’s image and added a side-by-side image of model Brittany Brower in her famous Sagittarius getup, complete with drawn bow, mirroring Collins’ on-court pose. With the perfect blend of humor and admiration, he captioned it, “still in the running for America’s Next Top Model/ Wimbledon Champion.” Collins, always game for a good laugh, shared Kane’s story too, adding a stream of laughing emojis. It’s official, Danielle Collins is serving aces, signs, and serious main-character energy at Wimbledon.

Danielle Collins knows how to win and how to make it unforgettable. Her latest Wimbledon triumph over Veronika Erjavec on Court 16 wasn’t just dominant; it was dripping with attitude and power. With 5 aces, an 88% first-serve win rate, and an astounding 93% success on her second serve, Collins bulldozed her way to a 6-4, 6-1 victory, booking a spot in the third round. Up next? A high-stakes showdown with World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Though Swiatek leads their head-to-head 7-2, they’ve split their encounters at the Slams, setting the stage for a battle worth watching.

However, this isn’t the first time Collins’ fiery on-court personality has made headlines. Rewind to the Australian Open earlier this year, where she outlasted Destanee Aiava in a raucous second-round thriller, 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2. Facing a hostile home crowd, Collins flipped the script. She channeled WWE legend Hulk Hogan, cupping her ear in defiance, a signature move aimed at silencing the noise and owning the moment.

She didn’t mince words either. “I think there were a lot of people that were super drunk and had a hard time controlling themselves,” she said. “All I have to say is good luck trying to get under the skin of somebody that really doesn’t care.” Classic Collins, fearless, unapologetic, and absolutely in control.

Now, at Wimbledon, she’s riding that same fearless energy, focused, fierce, and fun to watch. But off the court, Collins has shown a thoughtful side too. Recently, she expressed hope that something could be done about the restrictive college rules affecting British rising star Oliver Tarvet, who can’t keep the bulk of his Wimbledon winnings due to NCAA regulations.

Danielle Collins proposes a Wimbledon solution for Oliver Tarvet 

Oliver Tarvet, currently sharpening his skills at the University of San Diego, lately found himself entangled in the restrictive web of NCAA regulations. Under current rules, college athletes can only pocket up to $10,000 annually in profits from professional events, plus any reimbursable competition expenses. Despite making a strong impression at Wimbledon, the British rising star faced the tough reality of limited access to the prize money he rightfully earned.

After a straight-sets loss to Carlos Alcaraz ended his run, Tarvet is left calculating expenses and allowances. His straight-set win over Switzerland’s Leandro Riedi (6-4, 6-4, 6-4) earned him a handsome $135,000, money he may barely see. While most of that sum slips through his fingers, Danielle Collins, a proud alumna of the University of Virginia, is raising her voice for change.

“I wish there was some kind of solution,” Collins said. “I do think there is a way. If the concern is that the player is accepting money as a professional athlete and therefore they are professional, maybe there’s a way there can be a fair portion that goes to some kind of retirement fund that you can’t touch until you’re 65.” 

Collins later added, “Ultimately, any athlete should be in a position where they can set themselves up for success, and I am optimistic that there’s a solution. Sometimes it just requires people to think a little outside of the box.” For her, it’s not about throwing cash around, it’s about giving hardworking student-athletes the future security they deserve.

But off the mic and back on court, Collins is staring down a different kind of challenge, one in the form of Polish powerhouse Iga Swiatek. Their battles have always delivered fire, and this one promises no less. 

Now on the green lawns of Wimbledon, can the American storm past the former World No. 1 and carve her path to the fourth round?

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