"Unfortunately, a lot of other people don't get to really see that": Collins states fondness for inspiring next generation of tennis players

America’s tennis star Danielle Collins has revealed that she is always eager to inspire youngsters.

The 29-year-old has not managed to reach the highs that were expected of her but is still a renowned name in the world of women’s tennis.

Collins was quoted in a report where she stated that she is always looking for an opportunity to interact with kids, something that has not been highlighted.

"I feel like I love kids, and any time I can try to inspire the younger generation and interact with the kids it's great,” she said. “Unfortunately, a lot of other people don't get to really see that, but yeah, I love being around the kids. I feel like they bring so much energy.

"Any time I can help out and try to get on the court with the kids, I always jump in. Even when I'm training at IMG, there's been a couple of times with the 10 and under camp where I jump in for 30 minutes and play with the little ones. So I love the kids.

"I just reached out to someone in New York who does a grassroots program and wanted to get in there and hop in the kids clinic before the start of the US Open, so I do a lot with the kids.”

Collins has recently suffered a defeat in the quarterfinal of the Omnium Banque National Canadian Open in Montreal where she was knocked out by the world number one Poland’s Iga Swiatek with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Collins will be hoping that the recent result will not impact her performance in the upcoming US Open which is set to begin in less than 20 days' time.

The St. Petersburg-born has never played in the quarterfinal or beyond the fourth round in the last Grand Slam of the year.