Danielle Collins Earns the ‘Most Competitive Person’ Tag From Family as She Hints at Her Undying Passion for Glory

Many athletes in the world of professional tennis are competitive, but Danielle Collins goes above and beyond. The American tennis player boldly referred to herself as the “most competitive person ever” in a recent interview, highlighting the fact that her desire to succeed goes well beyond the game. Her claim is acknowledged by her family as well! Collins is well known for her intense focus and ferocious resolve during matches. And her statement highlights the passion with which she addresses all facets of her life.

Collins’ WTA ranking of No. 7 on the professional circuit is surely a result of her competitiveness. Her recent revelation of being extremely competitive shows her determination to push herself to reach new heights in her career.

Danielle Collins is not ready to lose a game!

After winning the NCAA twice while attending the University of Virginia, Collins’ career took a dramatic turn in 2022 when she advanced to her only Grand Slam final at the Australian Open. After the match, she debuted in the Top-10 and rose to the top of the American rankings. When asked about her drive behind her ferocious play on-court, she said during an interview, “I am the most competitive person like ever. I am not losing, baby. Let’s go like flat out. I am the most competitive person.”

But even outside of sports, Danielle Collins’s unwavering motivation is a tribute to her strength of character and resolve. She embraces every opportunity with the same degree of intensity, whether it’s on or off the court, never settling for anything less than her best. Her family recognizes this as well. “My family and friends, and boyfriend, they are like you are the most competitive person. I win that award. Even if it’s a game of cards bowling, I compete at everything there is in life, and my brain doesn’t turn off,” she further added.

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Danielle Collins is demonstrating her unique ability to recognize the value of emotional energy, adrenaline, and competitive intensity. And thus far, she has displayed no indications of depriving herself of one of her most crucial competitive qualities. Fans have once again noticed the 30-year-old’s competitive spirit at the Miami Open.

Collins’ next target is winning the Miami Open

After overcoming Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-2, home favorite Danielle Collins will square off against world No. 4 Elena Rybakina in the Miami Open final. Collins, who declared in January that she would retire at the end of the season, will participate in her first-ever WTA 1000 final. At the Miami Open, Collins is competing in front of her home audience and has not lost a set since overturning a one-all draw in her opening encounter. In any set, no player has defeated her more than three times.

“This feels like a really big accomplishment. I think all of us want to make finals of 1000-level tournaments. These are our biggest tournaments of the year, aside from the Grand Slams,”  Collins said after her latest match.

Following wins at the Silicon Valley Classic and Palermo Open in 2021, Collins is vying for her third WTA crown. Danielle proves that her spirit of competition knows no limits as she goes after perfection in both tennis and life.

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