"I'll have to do my homework, I'll have to be ready": Danielle COLLINS sees tough task ahead as Rybakina awaits at Miami Open

America’s tennis star Danielle Collins has stated that she is expecting a tough challenge against Elena Rybakina in the final of the Miami Open.

The 30-year-old booked her place in the final of the WTA 1000 event after beating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the semifinal in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2.

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Collins was quoted in a report where she stated that she is expecting a tough final against Rybakina on Saturday, who according to her is playing ‘fantastic tennis’.

“This feels like a really big accomplishment,” she said. “I think all of us want to make finals of 1000-level tournaments. These are our biggest tournaments of the year, aside from the Grand Slams.

“This is just so special. I can’t stress it enough about being in my home state and having my dog here, friends, family. It’s really special. I’ve had a couple of good years here, but this is definitely the most memorable.

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“I followed all of [Alexandrova’s] matches this tournament, and it was so fun watching her. We have a similar game style, so it’s tricky when it’s like that. Because of that, I had to concentrate harder, had to react faster, and it really forced me to play at my highest level.”

“We’ve had a lot of tough battles, and that’s what we play for. We want to have these matches. I think I actually did get a win on her in San Jose a while ago. Fingers crossed, I’ll have to do my homework. She’s been playing fantastic tennis, and another big hitter. So, I have to be ready.”

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