History of Danielle Collins in Timeline

Danielle Rose Collins is an American professional tennis player renowned for her accomplishments in the sport. She achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 7 in singles and No. 79 in doubles. Collins has secured four WTA singles titles, including a prestigious WTA 1000 title at the 2024 Miami Open. Furthermore, she reached the final of a major singles tournament at the 2022 Australian Open, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in professional tennis. She has one doubles title.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Miami Tournament Inception

Since the tournament's inception in 1985, Danielle Collins has secured her inaugural WTA 1000 title.

1986: Chris Evert's Miami Triumph

In 1986, Chris Evert triumphed in Miami after turning 30 years old.

December 13, 1993: Danielle Rose Collins Born

On December 13, 1993, Danielle Rose Collins was born. She is an American professional tennis player.

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2009: First ITF Women's Circuit Events

In 2009, Danielle Collins played her first events on the ITF Women's Circuit.

2009: WTA 1000 Category

Since 2009, Collins became the fourth-oldest first-time WTA 1000 finalist.

2010: IMG Academy Training

From 2010, Danielle Collins trained at IMG Academy.

2011: First ITF Singles Title

In 2011, Danielle Collins won her first ITF singles title.

2012: High School Graduation and College Scholarship

In 2012, Danielle Collins graduated from Northeast High School and received a scholarship from the University of Florida.

2013: College Tennis Focus

In 2013, Danielle Collins did not play any professional matches, focusing on college tennis at Virginia.

2013: Serena Williams Back-to-Back Titles

Since 2013, Danielle Collins became the first player to win back-to-back titles in Miami and Charleston since Serena Williams.

2014: NCAA Singles Title

In 2014, Danielle Collins became the first Cavalier to win the NCAA singles title.

2014: WTA Tour Main-Draw Debut

In 2014, Danielle Collins made her WTA Tour main-draw debut as a wildcard player at the US Open, playing in the Arthur Ashe Stadium and challenging second seed Simona Halep.

2015: College Tennis Focus

In 2015, Danielle Collins did not play any professional matches, focusing on college tennis at Virginia.

2015: ACC Championship

In 2015, Danielle Collins helped Virginia win their second consecutive ACC Championship.

2016: Top-Ranked Player and Honda Sports Award

In 2016, Danielle Collins finished her college career as the nation's top-ranked player and received the Honda Sports Award for tennis.

2016: Second NCAA Singles Title

In 2016, Danielle Collins won the NCAA singles title for the second time during her senior year at the University of Virginia. She finished her career as the top-ranked collegiate player.