Dolehide Dispatches Collins In Her Final US Open Appearance

Dolehide dispatches Collins in her final US Open appearance

Dolehide defeats Collins 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 to reach maiden 2nd round at home slam

This may be Danielle Collins’ final season on the WTA tour but that has not impeded the Florida native from accruing precious hardware. The thirty-year-old defeated world #4 Elena Rybakina in the final of the WTA 1000 event in Miami and followed that with a final victory over world #11 Daria Kastakina on the dirt at the WTA 500 event in Charleston.

Collins did not compete in DC, Cincinnati, or Montreal during the summer hardcourt swing. With just one hardcourt match following the Paris Olympics, Collins needed to be sharp against her compatriot, Caroline Dolehide.

Dolehide from Hinsdale, Illinois is five years younger. She achieved a career-high rank of #41 in October 2023 and is currently ranked #49. In her fifth main draw appearance, she sought to progress to the second round.