History of Danielle Collins in Timeline

Danielle Rose Collins is an American professional tennis player known for her powerful and aggressive style. Her career-high rankings include No. 7 in singles and No. 79 in doubles. Collins has secured four WTA singles titles, notably a WTA 1000 title at the 2024 Miami Open, and one doubles title. A significant milestone in her career was reaching the major singles final at the 2022 Australian Open.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Inception of the Miami Tournament

Since the tournament's inception in 1985, Danielle Collins became the sixth American to triumph in Miami.

1986: Chris Evert Wins in Miami

In 1986, Chris Evert became the first woman to claim her maiden singles title in Miami after turning 30 years old.

December 13, 1993: Danielle Collins' Birth

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

Others born on this day/year

2009: First Events on ITF Women's Circuit

In 2009, Danielle Collins played her first events on the ITF Women's Circuit, marking the beginning of her professional tennis career.

2009: Category Introduced for First-Time WTA 1000 Finalist

Since the category was introduced in 2009, Collins became the fourth-oldest first-time WTA 1000 finalist.

2010: Training at IMG Academy

From 2010 to 2012, Danielle Collins trained at IMG Academy, further developing her tennis skills.

2011: First ITF Singles Title

In 2011, Danielle Collins won her first ITF singles title, marking an early achievement in her professional career.

2012: Graduation from Northeast High School and College Recruit

In 2012, Danielle Collins graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was considered the No. 2 recruit of the class of 2012 and received a scholarship from the University of Florida.

2013: Did Not Play Professional Matches

Due to the six-month shutdown of the WTA Tour caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Danielle Collins did not play again after the Australian Open until August. Danielle Collins did not play professional matches in 2013 while she was playing college tennis at Virginia.

2013: No Professional Matches Played

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

2013: Serena Williams Wins Back-to-Back Titles

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

2014: ACC Championship and NCAA Singles Title

In 2014, Danielle Collins helped Virginia win the ACC Championship and became the first Cavalier to win the NCAA singles title, showcasing her dominance in collegiate tennis.

2014: WTA Tour Main-Draw Debut at US Open

In 2014, Danielle Collins made her WTA Tour main-draw debut as a wildcard player at the US Open in the Arthur Ashe Stadium. She forced second seed Simona Halep to a third set in the first round, marking a notable performance.

2014: NCAA Singles Title

In 2014, Danielle Collins won her first NCAA singles title during her sophomore year at the University of Virginia, marking a significant achievement in her collegiate career.

2015: No Professional Matches Played

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

2015: Consecutive ACC Championship

In 2015, Danielle Collins helped Virginia win consecutive ACC Championships, contributing to the team's success.

2016: Second NCAA Championship and Honda Sports Award

In 2016, Danielle Collins became the seventh two-time champion in NCAA history and finished her college career as the nation's top-ranked player. She also received the Honda Sports Award for tennis.

2016: Second NCAA Singles Title and Top-Ranked Collegiate Player

In 2016, Danielle Collins won her second NCAA singles title during her senior year at the University of Virginia. She finished her career as the top-ranked collegiate player, solidifying her status as a dominant force in college tennis.

2016: Turned Fully Professional

In mid-2016, Danielle Collins turned fully professional after gaining experience on the ITF Circuit, where she won four singles titles.

2018: Third Time in Miami Open Quarterfinals

In 2018, Danielle Collins reached the quarterfinals in Miami for the third time in her career.

2018: Miami Open Semifinals as a Qualifier

In 2018, Danielle Collins reached the semifinals of the Miami Open as a qualifier, establishing herself on the WTA Tour.

January 28, 2019: Career-High Ranking of No. 23

On January 28, 2019, Danielle Collins reached a career-high ranking of No. 23, following her performance at the Australian Open.

2019: Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

At the end of 2019, Danielle Collins revealed that she was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, similar to Caroline Wozniacki, presenting a health challenge.

2019: Australian Open Semifinals

In 2019, Danielle Collins had a breakthrough at the Australian Open, advancing to the semifinals and defeating world No. 2 Angelique Kerber along the way.

2019: First Season with World TeamTennis

In 2019, Danielle Collins played her first season with World TeamTennis for Billie Jean King's Philadelphia Freedoms.

2020: Dismissal from World TeamTennis

In 2020, Danielle Collins started the season on the Orlando Storm roster but was dismissed from the league after breaching COVID-19 safety protocols.

2020: Wins Over Top-15 Opponents and Australian Open Performance

In 2020, Danielle Collins started the year with three wins over top-15 opponents. However, she lost in the second round at the Australian Open and dropped outside the top 50 in rankings.

August 9, 2021: Re-entry into Top 30

On August 9, 2021, as a result of winning her second WTA title at the Silicon Valley Classic, Danielle Collins reentered the top 30 at world No. 28.

2021: First WTA Tour Title at Palermo Ladies Open

In 2021, Danielle Collins won her first WTA Tour title at the Palermo Ladies Open, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.

August 2022: Top 10 Since August 2022

Danielle Collins returned to the top 10 for the first time since August 2022 after the WTA 500 in Strasbourg.

2022: Australian Open Final

In 2022, Danielle Collins contested a major singles final at the Australian Open, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2023: 2023 Season in Adelaide and Australian Open

In 2023, Danielle Collins began her season in Adelaide, where she had mixed results in two tournaments. As the 13th seed at the Australian Open, she reached the third round but lost to Elena Rybakina. Her ranking fell due to not defending her finalist points from the previous year.

2023: Petra Kvitová Wins in Miami

In 2023, Petra Kvitová became the second woman to claim her maiden singles title in Miami after turning 30 years old.

April 8, 2024: Return to Top 15

On April 8, 2024, with the title win in Charleston, Danielle Collins returned to the top 15 in the rankings.

2024: Announcement of Final Year

After her loss to world No. 1 Iga Świątek at the Australian Open, Danielle Collins announced that 2024 would be her last year of playing professional tennis.

2024: Miami Open Title and Initial Retirement Announcement

In 2024, Danielle Collins initially announced that it would mark her final season. However, she went on a run of form that included winning the Miami Open title.