Collins dispatches Sakkari 6-3, 6-3 to reach Charleston Open final
In the penultimate round of the Credit One Charleston Open, American Danielle Collins continued to dazzle in what will be her final season on tour. Playing without pressure and total abandon has generated perhaps the most inspired tennis of her notable career.
Fresh off her stunning performance in Miami where she lifted her maiden trophy at the WTA 1000 level, the two-time NCAA champion shows no signs of slowing down. The thirty-year-old Floridian was ranked #71 at the start of the season. She achieved a career-high ranking of #7 in the summer of 2022 and at the start of that season reached her lone grand slam final at the Australian Open (l. Osaka). Currently on the precipice of the top twenty, she just may finish her career back in the top ten.
Her opponent in the semis also had a resurgence this season, especially since joining forces with renowned coach,…
Leave a reply