Danielle Collins has jetted to Perth for the season-commencing United Cup but, ironically, it’s not the tournament that’s excited her. While the annual group event has drawn Team USA against Canada for their opening clash on December 29, Collins will stay rested as her teammates handle business. However, the American player has other adventures planned with compatriots Coco Gauff, Desirae Krawczyk and.
After announcing that 2024 will be her final season on the WTA Tour, Collins decided to return for more in 2025. The 31-year-old stormed the circuit this past year with her back-to-back stellar performances during her spring spurge. She landed consecutive title wins in Miami and Charleston, ultimately helping her rise from outside the top 70 to the top 10 of the world rankings. Collins even reached the last eight of the Paris Olympics but was unfortunately forced to retire due to injury against Polish No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
Amid battling health issues, including rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis, Collins expressed her desire to start a family. While she confirmed retirement plans earlier this year, the 31-year-old told fans “things have not gone as planned” on Instagram. Collins reversed her retirement plans and highlighted, “While there are no guarantees in life, I hope to build on my 2024 momentum and keep playing until there is more certainty around my personal fertility journey. The only guarantee for now will be some more epic matches.”
Subsequently, to make good on her plans, the former World No. 9 joined her team for the United Cup in Perth. Addressing the media at the 2025 United Cup press conference, Collins revealed excitement ahead of the planned ‘escape room’ activity with her countrywomen, Gauff and Krawczyk.
