The crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium isn’t getting tired of singing cheers in Danielle Collins‘ name. As the WTA star stunned her final opponent Elena Rybakina in straight sets(7-5, 6-3), she not only became the star of the show but also added a massive feat in her career.
Out of all the reasons to view her performance closely, the already known fact about the announcement that this would be the last year for Collins made it even more special. The victory at the Miami Open added more value to her last season as this stands to be the biggest title that she secured in her journey so far.
"I used to beg my dad to take me here and he said, 'You can go when you play in the tournament.'"
Danielle Collins just WON the tournament!#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/s2bN4gvGIV
— wta (@WTA) March 30, 2024
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Shedding tears of joy after her triumph, Collins remembered the precious moment with her father, saying, “I used to beg my dad to take me here and he said, ‘You can go when you play in the tournament.'” As the American chants continue to grace her victory, it still remains to be seen what else she has to say about her win.
Along with mentioning the facts about her childhood, Collins came back to the present and explained the overwhelming emotions behind earning the trophy. “Really ready to hold that trophy. That was battle. This whole week was tough. I played against some of the best players in the world…” Collins added, summing up the whole week in a simple statement after emerging victorious.
As the celebrations continue, Collins’ words not only unveil the levels of her excitement but also stand to be an example for every tennis mom out there.
Is Danielle Collins still not ready to announce her retirement?
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Everyone remembers the moment when Danielle Collins informed fans about her decision to count this year as the last one on her professional journey. While fans currently stand in a suspenseful situation as there’s still no confirmation of her retirement, the victory speech in Miami dropped a major hint.
Danielle Collins after beating Elena Rybakina to win first WTA 1000 title in Miami:
“Really ready to hold that trophy. That was battle. This whole week was tough. I played against some of the best players in the world… To be out here and share the court with Elena, it’s been… pic.twitter.com/D6uqYwjx3F
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 30, 2024
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After securing a massive win over Rybakina, Collins regarded her performance, saying, “To be out here and share the court with Elena, it’s been incredible seeing you evolve over the years. I’m always rooting you on. Hopefully we’ll play many more finals.” As the American expressed her desire to be a part of more finals, it raises speculation about her continued involvement in the sport. However, there’s still no confirmation of the story.
