Collins streets Swiatek to make first Slam final
The American 27th seed makes her first major decider in her 17th main draw appearance, blazing 27 winners past a shellshocked Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets.
27 January 2022
Age
30 years
Born
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Residence
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Height
178cm (5 ft 10 in)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 61%Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$9,056,941 USDSingles Titles4Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss161-105-
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Women's semifinal preview: Barty, Swiatek brace for American onslaught
For the first time, both women's semifinals at the AO will be held under the lights of the iconic Rod Laver Arena, as Barty takes on Keys and Swiatek locks horns with Collins.
26 January 2022
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Collins thunders home to book a spot in the semis
The American was made to work hard by Frenchwoman Alize Cornet in the first set before sprinting to the finish line and a spot in the AO semis for the second time in four years.
26 January 2022
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Day 10 women's preview: Cornet, Collins bring the passion
Alize Cornet calls herself a "drama queen", and says Wednesday's quarterfinal opponent Danielle Collins is "like a lion". Whoever advances to the final four, it promises to be one wild ride.
25 January 2022
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Cornet reaches milestone, Collins refuses to lose
Frenchwoman Alice Cornet has toyed with retirement, but that's now on hold after reaching her maiden Slam quarterfinal – while Collins' never-say-die attitude was again on full display.
24 January 2022
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Day 8 preview: Devil in the detail for Demon, Sinner
A Next Gen clash between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur headlines Monday at AO 2022, while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have one final hurdle to negotiate for a quarterfinal matchup.
23 January 2022
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Women's wrap: Halep cruises, Collins fights into fourth round
AO 2018 runner-up Simona Halep continues on her merry way in Melbourne, while Alize Cornet and Danielle Collins dug deep in the summer heat to record three-set triumphs.
22 January 2022
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Form guide: Ones to watch at the US Open
After several weeks of play on North American hard courts, we analyse the players showing the form indicative of a strong run at next fortnight's US Open.
29 August 2021
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Canada: Andreescu wins on return as Nadal withdraws
Bianca Andreescu scored a much-needed win on Tuesday night to lead several big names through to the last 16 at the Canadian Open, while Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal succumbed to an ongoing foot injury.
11 August 2021
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Women's wrap: Pliskova's revenge and another Brady triumph
Czech derby looms in round three, Belgian gets the better of blisters and Melbourne gets the California comparison.
11 February 2021
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Five matches to watch on Day 4 of AO 2021
Aussie cult hero faces Greek star, defending women's champ takes her turn and Coco eyes third-round glory
10 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series women’s wrap: Osaka triumphs, Barty final bound
Japanese champ in fine form, but victorious Serena withdraws from event handing Ash Barty a spot in the final.
5 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series women’s wrap: Serena, Simona on target
Two of the biggest names in the women’s game got their 2021 campaigns off to winning starts at Melbourne Park on Monday.
1 February 2021
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Melbourne Summer Series wrap: Gavrilova shines, Serena awaits
Aussie shows strong form after injury-plagued 2020 in Day 1 action at Melbourne Park.
31 January 2021