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Danielle Collins‘ run for the title in Madrid ended with an unpleasant ending. During her match against Aryna Sabalenka, in which she stood on a massive 15-match win streak, she not only faced a defeat but also had to indulge in a heated moment with a noisy spectator. While everyone thought she would find it hard to overcome the disappointment, it seems like her mantra didn’t let her struggle with the stress for long enough.

Recently, Collins shared pictures of her enjoying her time exploring nature’s beauty in Europe. On her amazing vacation, the tennis star not only enjoyed her time but also took time to share glimpses of herself, embracing the cold breeze and being surrounded by mountains. In her recent Instagram stories, the WTA veteran uploaded pictures of her with a big smile on her face, giving out a clear idea that she’s far from stress.

However, besides the adorable pictures, Danielle Collins also shared a magical mantra that helps her cope with any level of stress. “#YOLO,” she wrote on her story, along with an adorable picture of her with a smile brighter than the sun. With the magical YOLO (You Only Live Once) spell, the tennis star not only revealed her way of coping with difficulties but also inspired her followers to do the same.

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The pictures gave a hint of her unique way of not holding on to negativity but moving ahead, being optimistic for the future, and embracing the things that lie in front of her. As Collins looks forward to the upcoming events in the clay court season, it is sure that her mantra will help her be back with a clear head.

Danielle Collins reveals the origin of her mantra

This wasn’t the first time Danielle Collins mentioned the use of the magical spell in her life. During a press conference at the Charleston Open, the tennis star was asked a question about why she wrote “YOLO” on the camera.

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Revealing why the little phrase is important to her, she explained, “You only live once it’s one of my favorite sayings it always has been I used to have a scooter in college like a little Vespa-like scooter that I would drive around and I had a big sticker on it that said YOLO.”

With this statement, she not only revealed the origin of her mantra but also explained how it has been a part of her life for a very long time. As she continues to live the last few moments of her professional tennis career, it remains to be seen what else the magic brings down her way.