The Canadian Open is currently underway with the likes of Danielle Collins gracing the hard courts of the tournament in Toronto. In the initial two rounds of the WTA Masters 1000 event, the American tennis player already thumped some of the top guns in straight sets, including the Wimbledon semifinalist, Elina Svitolina, and the former world No. 3, Maria Sakkari.
However, during her remarkable campaign, it is her particular rally against the Greek tennis star that has now aroused the interest of the entire tennis community. Taking note of the same, a slew of fans recently swarmed to social media in order to hail the brilliant efforts made by the 29-year-old player as she pulled off some stunning back-and-forth shots to clinch a single point.
Danielle Collins’ stellar shots get lavishly praised by the entire tennis community
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Entering the hard court tournament as a qualifier, Danielle Collins, with her remarkable prowess, recently outshined the 8th-seeded, Maria Sakkari in straight sets (6-4,6-2). The second game of the second set, though, stood out among a stellar display of game by both the WTA players. After delivering a powerful serve, the Greek tennis star made her American opponent sprint and cover every inch of the Court Rogers.
However, the former world No. 7 showcased a great determination to return those back-and-forth shots and ended up prevailing in the thrilling rally. Now, taking note of her remarkable efforts to clinch a single point, fans are all praises for the 29-year-old player on Twitter. It came after the official page of the WTA shared a video clip of her rally while hailing her in their caption, “DaniYELLLL on full display 🤩”
DaniYELLLL on full display 🤩#NBO23 pic.twitter.com/QsAw26tqwc
— wta (@WTA) August 10, 2023
In the comments section, one of the fans asserted that the American tennis star truly adorns the court with her prowess. The user said, “you can NOT tell me tennis isn’t better with her around 😭 “
you can NOT tell me tennis isn’t better with her around 😭 like that’s mother right there!!!! https://t.co/Uxu5HmVjKX
— aidan (@vamosaidan) August 10, 2023
Meanwhile, a user jokingly lauded the WTA player for her quest for success in the game while having a “discounted Tecnifibre racket”. The fan commented, “😭 she has nothing but a discount technifibre racket, a romper and a dream”
😭 she has nothing but a discount technifibre racket, a romper and a dream https://t.co/CXW0XTMVX7
— Tezza | CeeChyna Defence League (@RezzaTezza) August 10, 2023
Some of the fans also emphasized her health issues and injury setbacks as Collins has missed out on some crucial tournaments. After undergoing endometriosis surgery and battling a knee and neck injury, she was struggling to perform at her optimum levels on the court.
Notably, after witnessing her recent victory against such a fierce opponent, a fan said, “so happy to see Danyell winning 🤩”
so happy to see Danyell winning 🤩 https://t.co/xDWKpx87ss
— Greg (@gregariousone_) August 10, 2023
Similarly, another user was overwhelmed with emotions, “i missed her sfm 😭”
i missed her sfm 😭 https://t.co/aCzAvndHcw
— b 🍮 (@celiainsides) August 10, 2023
While lavishing praise on Collins, one of the fans also mentioned her compatriot, Jen Brady who has also made a remarkable comeback at the Canadian Open after her serious knee injury. Taking note, the user commented, “I’m glad Danielle and Jen Brady are back bc they aren’t afraid of these other women!”
I’m glad Danielle and Jen Brady are back bc they aren’t afraid of these other women! https://t.co/BLpC9s8IM5
— Corbin (@Dr_CorbinCWong) August 10, 2023
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old player’s Greek opponent became a target of scrutiny from the fans.
Collins’ opponent gets brutally trolled by the fans
The Greek tennis star, Maria Sakkari has been struggling with her recent form as she has faced a number of initial round defeats at various crucial tournaments. Even at the WTA Masters 1000 event in Toronto, the 28-year-old player was knocked out by the American just after the second-round match.
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Notably, one of the fans reacted with a disparaging remark as he said, “Retire Sakkari. It’s over. Can’t hold one serve.”
Retire Sakkari. It's over. Can't hold one serve.
— Kevin Canard (@kmcanard) August 10, 2023
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Another fan came up with a cyclical assessment of her game while lauding her American opponent. The user commented, “Whoa.. When #Collins is fixed up and this engaged she is very dangerous, #Sakkari ran into a hornets nest! 😂”
Whoa.. When #Collins is fixed up and this engaged she is very dangerous, #Sakkari ran into a hornets nest! 😂#OBN23
— ULTM8SerenaWilliamsf (@ultm8swfans) August 10, 2023
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