Danielle Collins is leaving no stone unturned and making the most of her retirement year. Since announcing the news, the American has thrived on the court, winning tournaments one after the other. Following Colllins’ amazing Wimbledon run, Matthew McConaughey was left in complete awe as he praised her on social media.

The American tennis player is presently competing in her final Wimbledon tournament. With two back-to-back titles in Miami and Charleston,  her current season and career are coming to a fitting end as Collins has now made it to the Wimbledon round of 16.

Looking into that, Matthew McConaughey, a popular tennis fan, wrote, “Danielle Collins is one of the secretly great sport/life stories of 2024. Major proof of ‘1st time’s the last’ mental state.” As she gets closer to retirement, her ability to achieve new heights—like making it to the Wimbledon round of 16 for the first time—exemplifies the idea that “first time’s the last.”

In addition, Collins is one of the most notable athletes of the year because of her story, which includes not only her accomplishments on the court but also her inspirational mental toughness and commitment.

However, she has faced a lot of ups and downs on and off the court with her health conditions, at the same time faced heat from the fans, carrying it gracefully. In an interview, she stated, “You can do the right things 99.9% of the time, but whenever there is that 0.1% where you’re a little fiery or a little spicy, or when you speak up for yourself when it’s worth it, you know people love to give you a hard time for it.”

However, after her third-round victory, she opened up about her ever-burning “passion” for tennis.

Danielle Collins talks about her tennis ‘passion’

Collins opened up on one of her most distinctive qualities—her unbridled love of tennis—after the game. This quality has been present from the start of her profession, influencing her path and propelling her achievement. Although society often labels women as “emotional” or “frustrated,” World No. 11 urged them to embrace their passionate sides.

Collins said, “I lay my emotions out there and I wear my heart on my sleeve and I’m someone who’s not afraid to be myself and I think as women, we should really embrace that and support each other and be able to use that passion to fire us up. I think it’s a lot.” In addition, the American encouraged women to boldly show who they really are, on and off the court, underscoring that showing passion is a strength rather than a weakness.

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