History of Danielle Collins in Timeline
Danielle Rose Collins is a prominent figure in American professional tennis. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, she honed her skills at the University of Virginia, where she achieved remarkable success, clinching the NCAA singles title twice in 2014 and 2016. Turning pro in 2016, Collins swiftly climbed the ranks, reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 8 in the world by the WTA in July 2022. Known for her aggressive baseline style and powerful groundstrokes, she made a significant impact in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the finals of the Australian Open in 2022, and the quarterfinals of the French Open in both 2020 and 2022. Her fierce competitiveness and unwavering determination have solidified her place as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional tennis.
1985: Inception of Miami Open
The Miami Open tournament was established in 1985.
1986: Chris Evert's Miami Open Win
Chris Evert won the Miami Open in 1986.
December 13, 1993: Birth of Danielle Collins
Danielle Rose Collins was born on December 13, 1993.
2009: ITF Women's Circuit Debut
In 2009, Collins played her first events on the ITF Women's Circuit.
2009: Introduction of WTA 1000 Category
The WTA 1000 tournament category was introduced in 2009.
2010: Start of Training at IMG Academy
Collins started training at the IMG Academy in 2010.
2011: First ITF Singles Title
Collins won her first ITF singles title in 2011.
2012: High School Graduation and IMG Academy
Collins graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2012. She also trained at IMG Academy from 2010 to 2012.
2013: Serena Williams' Miami and Charleston Wins
In 2013, Serena Williams achieved the feat of winning both the Miami and Charleston Opens, a feat Danielle Collins matched in 2024.
2013: Muguruza's Early Exit at Roland Garros
Garbiñe Muguruza experienced her earliest exit from Roland Garros since 2013 during her match against Collins in the third round of the French Open in 2020.
2013: Break from Professional Tennis
Collins did not play any professional matches in 2013 due to her commitment to college tennis.
2014: First ACC Championship and NCAA Title
Collins helped Virginia win the ACC Championship and won the NCAA singles title in 2014.
2014: WTA Tour Main-Draw Debut
Collins made her WTA Tour main-draw debut as a wildcard at the 2014 US Open.
2014: First NCAA Singles Title
Collins won her first NCAA singles title in 2014 while at the University of Virginia.
2015: Break from Professional Tennis
Collins did not play any professional matches in 2015 due to her commitment to college tennis.
2015: Second ACC Championship
Collins helped Virginia win their second consecutive ACC Championship in 2015.
2016: Turns Fully Professional
Collins turned fully professional in mid-2016.
2016: Second NCAA Title and Honda Sports Award
Collins won her second NCAA singles title and received the Honda Sports Award for tennis in 2016.
2016: Second NCAA Singles Title
Collins won her second NCAA singles title in 2016, concluding her collegiate career.
2018: Miami Open Semifinal
Collins reached the semifinals of the 2018 Miami Open as a qualifier, marking her establishment on the WTA Tour.
2018: Miami Open Semifinal
In 2018, Collins reached the semifinals of the Miami Open.
January 28, 2019: Career-High Ranking
Following the 2019 Australian Open, Collins achieved a career-high ranking of No. 23 on January 28, 2019.
2019: Australian Open Semifinal
Collins reached the semifinals of the 2019 Australian Open, defeating Angelique Kerber along the way.
2019: World TeamTennis Debut
Danielle Collins played her first season with World TeamTennis as a member of the Philadelphia Freedoms in 2019.
2019: Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
At the end of 2019, Collins revealed her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
2020: Wins Over Top-15 Opponents
In 2020, Collins started the year strong with wins over top-15 opponents, including Elina Svitolina, Sofia Kenin, and Belinda Bencic.
2020: Orlando Storm and Dismissal
In 2020, Danielle Collins started the season with the Orlando Storm in World TeamTennis but was dismissed from the league due to a breach of COVID-19 safety protocols.
August 9, 2021: Second WTA Title and Re-entry into Top 30
Collins won her second WTA title at the Silicon Valley Classic on August 9, 2021, and re-entered the top 30 rankings.
2021: First WTA Tour Title
Collins won her first WTA Tour title at the Palermo Ladies Open in 2021.
August 2022: Return to Top 10
Following strong performances at several tournaments including Madrid, the Italian Open, and Strasbourg, Danielle Collins returned to the top 10 rankings in August 2022.
2022: Australian Open Finalist
In 2022, Collins was a finalist at the Australian Open.
2022: Australian Open Final
In 2022, Danielle Collins reached the singles final at the Australian Open.
2023: Start of 2023 Season and Australian Open
Collins began her 2023 season in Adelaide and participated in the Australian Open. After the tournament, her ranking dropped to 40.
2023: Petra Kvitová's Miami Open Win
Petra Kvitová won the Miami Open in 2023.
April 8, 2024: Charleston Open Victory
On April 8, 2024, Danielle Collins won the Charleston Open, defeating Daria Kasatkina in the final. This was her second consecutive title in two weeks and fourth overall. She defeated several top-ranked players along the way including Paula Badosa, Ons Jabeur, Sloane Stephens, Elise Mertens, and Maria Sakkari. This win marked her 22nd victory of the season, tying her with Świątek and Rybakina for most wins, and returned her to the top 15 rankings.
2024: Announcement of Retirement
After the 2024 Australian Open, Collins announced her plan to retire from professional tennis after the 2024 season.
2024: Miami Open Victory
In 2024, Collins won the WTA 1000 title at the Miami Open.
2025: Continues Playing Career
In 2025, Danielle Collins reversed her earlier decision and announced she would continue her professional tennis career.