“As I mentioned, I’ve some well being points and that makes issues off the courtroom tougher. I hope everybody can respect that, it is one thing very private. I all the time needed to win each competitors I entered, however now I give it some thought as a result of it is my final 12 months. I actually needed to attempt to win my first Wta 1000 this 12 months, it is one thing actually necessary to me. It is one thing I’ve talked about loads with my inside circle. I needed to offer it my all, present my finest tennis. I am comfortable that I used to be capable of remedy some bodily points crucial to succeed in one of the best model of myself.”
After triumphing on the Miami Open final March, Danielle Collins revealed within the press convention her choice to retire on the finish of 2024. This has definitely been one of the best season for the American tennis participant, who has proven a really excessive and constant degree of play (and outcomes). Many have requested Danielle to rethink retirement, however she has all the time stood by what she mentioned after the Miami Open.
In a current interview with Tennis Channel, former American tennis champion Sam Querrey talked about his countrywoman, and the chance that Collins might win the US Open. Querrey wonders if Danielle might rethink retirement, if she had been to win the final Main of the season.
“She’s taking part in unbelievable this 12 months, she received Miami. She’s confirmed to herself that she will be able to win these large occasions. So, why not win the US Open? What if she wins the US Open? Is it over? So what? Might this be a great way to go?” he mentioned.
Which American girl are you most excited to look at this summer season? 👀 🇺🇸 #TCLive pic.twitter.com/1ZtQ34u1JS
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 9, 2024
After triumphing within the ultimate in Miami towards Elena Rybakina, Collins additionally shared different attention-grabbing phrases about her success and her future.
“It is a dream come true to play on the degree I performed at this match. It has been an actual journey for me. I reached my first WTA 1000 ultimate on the age of 30, it was a distinct journey than what I had skilled. It was unimaginable to step out on the courtroom and really feel the vitality of the followers, it was superior. I’ll always remember this present day for that purpose. In all places I appeared, there have been folks cheering me on. It was exhausting to cover the emotion of all of the help. We dwell for these sorts of moments, it was actually particular,” she mentioned.
Requested if this assertion would make her rethink her farewell to tennis, the American replied: “Thanks anyway. I really feel like these sorts of questions come from a optimistic facet, lots of people would need to proceed watching me play.”