Danielle Collins needed end date to her career but sends message after Osaka win: "Right now it's not over yet"
WTAWednesday, 07 February 2024 at 03:30
America’s tennis player Danielle Collins has revealed that
she has no idea about when to retire despite having an urge earlier to have a
set date for her departure from the sport.
The 30-year-old produced a big result in the Abu Dhabi Open
where she managed to defeat the former world number one Japan’s Naomi Osaka in
straight sets with a score of 7-5, 6-0.
After the match, Collins, who already announced earlier that
2024 would be her last at the highest level while talking to the media, stated
that at one time she wanted to have a certain date set to retire from the sport
but that is not the case anymore as currently, she is feeling good about
herself.
“I feel like I’m in good form even though it’s my last year,”
she said. “I feel like I needed an end date. I’ve enjoyed my time on tour and
had fun and gotten to have some amazing experiences I wouldn’t have had
otherwise. Right now it’s not over yet. I’m still competing and battling.”
Collins will be hoping that the recent result will help her
gain more confidence, especially after having a rather disappointing outing at
the Australian Open where she lost to the current world number one Iga Swiatek
in the second round with a score of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
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