"My dad said, ‘You’re only going if you play’" - Danielle Collins discloses childhood Miami Open memory with father as she reaches final in home state
Danielle Collins shared a childhood memory from the Miami Open with her father, Walter, after securing a spot in the final of the tournament in her home state. Danielle Collins, former World No. 7, has reached the final of the 2024 Miami Open in her home state of Florida, where she defeated 14th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova with a score of 6-3, 6-2. This will be her first career WTA 1000 final and if she wins, she will make history as the first unseeded champion of the Miami Open since Kim Clijsters in 2005. Collins shared a childhood memory from the tournament with her father, Walter Collins, who challenged her to participate in the tournament. She expressed pride in reaching the final and said playing at the Hard Rock Stadium was a "memorable" experience.
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Danielle Collins shared a childhood memory from the Miami Open with her father, Walter, after securing a spot in the final of the tournament in her home state.
Collins defeated 14th seed, Ekaterina Alexandrova, with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in just one hour and 15 minutes to propel herself into the final of the 2024 Miami Open - her first career WTA 1000 final. If the former World No. 7 manages to win the tournament, then she will make history as the first unseeded champion of the Miami Open since Kim Clijsters in 2005.
During the post-match on-court interview following her win over Alexandrova, Danielle Collins expressed her happiness at reaching the final. She stated that it was "more special" of doing so at the Miami Open as it takes place in her home state of Florida.
Collins also shared a childhood memory involving her father, Walter Collins. She recounted how, as a child, she had expressed a desire to attend a match at the Miami Open. Her father then had challenged her to participate in the tournament if she wanted to watch a game.
Reflecting on this moment, Collins expressed her pride in fulfilling that challenge and stated that playing at the Hard Rock Stadium has been "memorable" for her.
Danielle Collins: "To have made the first finals of a 1000 level in my home state during my last season is just great"
Following her win over Ekaterina Alexandrova at the 2024 Miami Open semifinal, during the post match press conference, Danielle Collins talked about the significance of reaching a WTA 1000 final, especially in her home state and in her last season holds to her.
Collins stated that making it to the finals of a WTA 1000 tournaments is a "really big accomplishment" as players consider these biggest tournaments of the year aside from the Grand Slams.
She also mentioned that playing at home, while having her dog, family, and friends close by was "special."
Danielle Collins will go up against Elena Rybakina in the final of the 2024 Miami Open.
Topik: Tennis