"Unfortunately, a lot of other people don't get to really see that": Collins states fondness for inspiring next generation of tennis players
WTASaturday, 12 August 2023 at 11:00
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.”
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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.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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