How Did Danielle Collins Influence Peyton Stearns’ Career? Everything to Know about Veteran’s Vital Counseling Toward the American ‘Buddy’

Danielle Collins has utilized this season well to push her name up on the list. Besides emerging victorious in several events like the Miami Open and Charleston, she also established herself as an inspirational figure that the younger ones on the tour look up to. Among the ones who are known to be motivated by the Danimal’s style, Peyton Stearns is one of the biggest names.

Everyone on the tennis scene wishes to learn something or the other from a champion. Danielle Collins, who is leveling up her game in the last year of her professional career, has become a guiding light for Peyton Stearns. While many might think it’s the technicalities of the sport, what inspired the 22-year-old was the veteran’s admirable way of reacting to things on the court.

Danielle Collins is a fearless presence on the court, especially in front of unsupportive crowds. Her latest displays of her wild spirit by shushing crowds in Europe and doing things most only dream of saying on a court have left a trail of awe. In a recent interview, the Miami Open champion turned towards Peyton Stearns to teach her a lesson about being fearless. “You’re not going to drop that far despite what happens,” the 30-year-old said.

Along with that, Collins also shared her own magical strategy to stay on top of the rankings. “You’re winning a round here and there at the big events so you’re going to stay up in the rankings,” she taught Stearns.

Danielle Collins and Peyton Stearns are known to share an adorable chemistry off the courts. Regardless of the evident age difference between the two WTA stars, the bond that they share not only reflects the fact that they’re compatriots but also sets an example for future generations. On the retirement route now, Collins wants Peyton Stearns to carry on her legacy in one unique area.

Danielle Collins sees her celebration heir in Peyton Stearns

Besides learning tactics of the game, Peyton Stearns also seems to be delighted with the commendable celebration style performed by Danielle Collins after each of her victories. Throughout the Miami Open, Charleston Open, and the ongoing clay court season, fans witnessed a similar trait that consistently added more aura to the 30-year-old’s winning streak.

As soon as the Danimal approached the finish line, everyone in the crowd already projected that she was set to shout “Come On” along with raising her fist as a victory sign. On being asked about who would take forward the fierce celebration after she retires, Collins said, “Oh, I feel like Peyton Stearns, you know? Peyton Stearns is my little buddy, and watching her compete and do the “hook em” out there ’cause she played in Texas, it’s like so much fun watching her. So, she’ll carry the torch.”

Both Stearns and Danielle Collins are currently looking forward to their respective runs for the French Open title. As they continue to move ahead, it is evident that their bond continues to grow, with the 22-year-old ready to take her compatriot’s legacy forward after she bids farewell to the sport.