Danielle Collins reveals she's been sick, a casual update from Draper, Lehecka and Mensik test their friendship

In a new Daily Dose of Social Media, Danielle Collins gave a health update, thanking her friends for their support while she was sick. Meanwhile, Jack Draper shared a casual photo shortly after announcing his season was over due to an injury. On the other hand, Czech teammates Jiri Lehecka and Jakub Mensik tested their friendship in a Q&A round as they wait for their Davis Cup debut.

Danielle Collins gave a health update in a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking her friends who have been by her side over the past few days, saying she's been sick, experiencing back pain, and even going to the hospital: “Guilty as charged: reflecting on most of my trips around the world seems like one big highlight reel after another capturing some of life’s most unbelievably good moments. But that’s not always reality 🤥🤣 It has been the absolute worst being a million miles away from home, feeling sick, my back just absolutely killing me, and being up all hours of the night.”

“ I don’t know what I would have done without my friends @isabeau_ruiter and @menno_de_groot if they weren’t there to help take care of me the last few days. From taking me to the hospital, driving me all over to get in with the right doctor, making me food, bringing me tea, laying in the living room with me while watching just like that, going on little walks with me, and being so understanding when I’d tell them I need to lay flat again or go to the car to put the seat warmer on my back. Having amazing friends makes the good days greater and the bad days better. So grateful to have friends with the biggest hearts 🤍🤍

The world No. 66 didn't have a great performance in the latter part of the season, taking just one win in her last five appearances on hardcourts in the North American swing. The former Miami Open champion hasn't given any signs of returning to the court, although she isn't confirmed for any of the Asian-swing tournaments, so she'll be out—at least—for a few weeks.

Jack Draper shared a casual photo to announce his injury that will keep him out for the rest of the year. The world No. 5 had an unfortunate end to his season after suffering an injury at the recent US Open, which forced him to retire in the second round before facing Zizou Bergs. The Brit had already suffered an injury after Wimbledon, which forced him to miss the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open, before returning for a single victory at Flushing Meadows. This was his only match since being eliminated in the second round of Wimbledon against Marin Cilic in early July.

Czech Teammates Test Their Friendship

Jakub Mensik and Jiri Lehecka starred in a funny video where they tried to guess each other's birthdays. Lehecka had a bit of an advantage, as Mensik's 20th birthday was just a few days prior. "A week ago?" Lehecka (current world No. 16) responded. "Maybe the first (of September)," Lehecka tried to guess, while Mensik affirmed. "Yeah, it's first of September." The 2025 Miami Open champion tried to guess but didn't have much luck. Both players answered a series of other questions about each other's careers as they prepare for the Davis Cup match against the USA, led by Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe.