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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts during her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Loren Elliott TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts during her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Loren Elliott TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Danielle Collins is having a dream run at the Australian Open 2022. The American is into her first Grand Slam final with her victory over Iga Swiatek of Poland yesterday. Chiefly, she has been top-notch throughout the tournament, recording some big victories en route to the finals. Also, with her victory in the semifinals, she has extended a unique record for her nation.
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Danielle Collins continues impressive performance by Americans at Grand Slams
With the 28-year-old into the Australian Open 2022 final, at least one American has reached a Slam final every year since 2007. This is the 16th consecutive year that we will witness an American in a Grand Slam final. Moreover, this is the longest active streak by any nation. In the Open Era, at least one American has reached a Slam final every year except 2006.
With Danielle Collins into the #AusOpen final, at least one American has reached a Slam final every year since 2007.
At 16 consecutive years this is the longest active streak by any nation.
In the Open Era, at least one 🇺🇸has reached a Slam final every year except 2006. pic.twitter.com/oFKH4iYidX
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) January 28, 2022
Asked about her feeling on reaching the first Grand Slam final, Danielle Collins said, “It feels amazing. I mean it’s been such a journey and it doesn’t happen overnight. It’s so many years of hard work and hours at an early age on court.”
Further, she added, “You know yesterday I was talking about all the early mornings my dad would get up with me and practice with me before school. It’s just incredible to be on this stage, and especially with the health challenges, I’m just so grateful. I couldn’t be happier.”
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. during an interview after winning her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Loren Elliott
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The American at the Australian Open 2022
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Danielle Collins entered the Grand Slam down under as her first tournament this season. However, she took little time to settle in as she was looking in fine touch, dispatching her opponents easily in the opening two rounds.
She was stretched to three sets in the third and fourth-round matches against Clara Tauson of Denmark and Elise Mertens of Belgium, respectively. Next up, her quarterfinal and semifinal matches were straightforward victories as she overcame her opponents in straight sets.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2022 Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her semi final match against Poland’s Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Morgan Sette
She faces World Number 1 and top seed Ashleigh Barty in the summit clash. Can Collins continue her impressive run and lift the Australian Open title this year? Do let us know your views in the comments below.
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