Danielle Collins, ranked No. 15 in singles as of May 2024, is an American professional tennis player. She has won four WTA singles and one double title, including the 2023 Charleston Open in doubles and, the 2024 Miami Open and the 2024 Charleston Open in singles. She made her main-draw debut at the 2014 US Open, where she lost to second seed Simona Halep in three sets.
Collins started the 2024 season on top note, which included winning the Miami Open, where she registered a win against Elena Rybakina in the final. She became the lowest-ranked champion and the second unseeded woman to win the title. Within two weeks, she emerged victorious at the 2024 Charleston Open, defeating Daria Kasatkina in the final. With the win, she became the second player after Serena Williams to win back-to-back in the Miami Open and Charleston Open.
Collins rose to fame after reaching the semifinal of the 2018 Miami Open as a qualifier and her best Grand Slam performance came at the 2022 Australian Open, where she reached the final. She lost to Ashleigh Barty in straight sets.
| Name | Danielle Collins |
| Net Worth | $7 million as of 2024 |
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | America |
| Residence | Florida, USA |
| Marital Status | In-relationship |
| Children | None |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $8,322,716 |
| Endorsements | Head, Babolat, ROKiT |
Has Danielle Collins attended UVA?
Danielle Collins attended UVA in 2014, where she played collegiate tennis. She was initially offered a sports scholarship at the University of Florida. However, Collins got herself transferred to UVA after her freshman year. In an interview, Collins shared that she did not have a great rapport with the head coach at Florida. She also felt she was not given any importance by the coaches.
Collins has shared that her coaches at UVA (Troy Porco and Mark Guilbeau) pushed her to the limit and always gave a pep talk before games. While playing for the University of Virginia, Collins won two NCAA singles titles, including one in her sophomore year and one in her senior year.
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When did Danielle Collins graduate from UVA?
Danielle Collins graduated from UVA in 2016. She was one of the top-ranked players in Virginia and was awarded the Honda Sports Award as the Best female tennis player.
What does Danielle Collins have a degree in?
Danielle Collins has a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Business from the University of Virginia (UVA). After graduating in 2016, she decided to become a professional tennis player.
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FAQs
A. Danielle Collins is 30 years old as of May 2024.
A. Danielle Collins has rheumatoid arthritis.
A. According to the WTA website, Danielle Collins has won over $8,322,716 in prize money as of May 2024.
A. Head, Veronica Beard and ROKiT sponsors Danielle Collins. She was previously sponsored by New Balance.
A. Danielle Collins is not married.
