🔴 Two comebacks from a set down
⚪️ A Top-10 win in the semifinals
🔵 Heart and a fighting spirit the entire wayCongratulations to Danielle Collins on her first Grand Slam final. pic.twitter.com/9sTDrnK1do
— USTA (@usta) January 29, 2022
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Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
Hoos With Trophies
Congratulations to @UVAWomensTennis alumna Danielle Collins and her runner-up finish at the Australian Open. Check out her post-match speech in the clip below.
There was barely a dry eye in the house during this incredible speech by Danielle Collins. 🥺❤️#AusOpen – live on Channel 9 and 9Now. Ad-Free Live & On Demand on Stan Sport pic.twitter.com/6UaFbHwwBx
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) January 29, 2022
Her run to the finals ended with more than just a very shiny trophy (well, a plate if you wish to be technical about it). Collins now moves into the top-10 of the world rankings, coming in at No. 10. Her previous career-best ranking was No. 23.