Danielle Collins opens up on perception of mens v women's tennis as retirement looms: "It is a problem of society"

America’s Danielle Collins has once again highlighted the difference in perception regarding men’s and women’s tennis in society.

There have been voices raised across different platforms about how men’s and women’s tennis have been treated differently at so many levels.

The 30-year-old was recently quoted in a report where she highlighted how the perception is different when it comes to men’s and women’s tennis in the community

"After I talked about my cases of endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis, many people affected by the same problems contacted me to support me,” she said. “For many people it comes as a surprise that a professional of my age comes into contact with these health problems.

Collins further went on to reveal that the WTA locker room has great cohesion, something which has not been discussed often. She also highlighted that her colleagues have been a real support for her.

"I confess that my colleagues have been my greatest support,” she said. “There is great cohesion within the WTA locker room. Sometimes people only think about my history, but it's a shame because I do many excellent things on the court both from the both mentally and physically.

“I tend to focus on my emotions. I'm often labeled an emotional player. Men are never described or defined that way. It is a problem of society, the way in which women's sport is described is very different if we compare it with men's sport. There is still a lot to improve.”