Danielle Collins Confirms Retirement Despite Miami Open Victory

Collins' remarkable journey at the Miami Open saw her bounce back after losing her opening set, winning 14 consecutive sets to clinch the championship by defeating Elena Rybakina in the final.

Danielle Collins, the American tennis star, has reaffirmed her decision to retire at the end of the year, even after her stunning victory at the Miami Open, which she describes as a "very emotional and personal" decision.

Despite claiming the biggest title of her career by winning the Miami Open, her first WTA 1000 title, Collins remains committed to her retirement plans announced earlier in January.

Collins' remarkable journey at the Miami Open saw her bounce back after losing her opening set, winning 14 consecutive sets to clinch the championship by defeating Elena Rybakina in the final. This victory is set to catapult her back into the world's top 25, positioning her as a formidable contender for the upcoming clay season. Despite her outstanding form, Collins' decision to retire has puzzled many, prompting questions throughout the week, some of which she felt might not have been posed to a male player.

Addressing her retirement, Collins expressed gratitude for the support and curiosity about her future, stating, "No, I'm not [reconsidering]. Thank you, though. I feel like all of these questions are coming from such a good place, because I feel like a lot of people would like to continue seeing me play well."

She further emphasised that her retirement decision was influenced by health challenges that complicate her life off the court. "But like I said, I have some health challenges, and with those health challenges, it makes things for me away from the court a little more difficult. I hope everyone can respect that. It's a very emotional and personal thing. Yeah."

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