“I try to play like an animal out there. It’s like I think rock and roll when I go on the court, try to bring the heat” – Danielle Collins. That’s her on-court version, but how’s she off the court? Well, we’ve already witnessed her off-court personality quite a few times in Paris over the last few days. Recently, she was caught being her usual self even in announcing her name on the Olympics website.

This will be her first and last appearance at the Games and her incredible form in the 2024 season has now made ‘Danimal‘ a fan favorite. She has a knack for stealing the shows no matter where she is at that moment. American fans are now keeping their fingers crossed to witness a ‘Danimal‘ show at the Paris Olympics.

Fans surely will roll over the floor in laughter, after hearing her say, “Danielle Collins…Daaaanieeelle Collins.” She is one of the most ferocious competitors in the women’s tour. Her reputation for having a ‘badass‘ personality in tennis is what makes her a popular figure among the fans. However, her off-the-court personality is what makes the fan pretty much amazed!

Matching the energy of her fans, Collins is quite excited about getting the chance to feature in this event in the last season of her career. Speaking about the Olympics, she recently said, “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” She added, “It is one of the highest honors you can receive as an athlete, playing for your country. I love being on a team, and it has always been a goal of mine to be an Olympian. So it really means a lot.“

The recent visuals of her showcasing her excitement are a prime example of what this moment means to her. She recently posted a new American-themed nail art on her social media.  Then later on, the ‘ferocious Danimal‘ was also caught, giving a glimpse of her dancing moves while flaunting her closing ceremony uniforms at the Paris Olympics. She decided to twerk on a cheeky ‘attitude check‘ video. 

The goofy side of Collins is one that the sport rarely gets to see. It is just what the tennis world needed to witness as per a former player.

American tennis legend reflects on the other side of Danielle Collins

Collins’ grit and determination on the court are quite unparalleled. The perfect blend of passion with aggression makes Danielle Collins the real ‘Danimal‘. She wears her heart on her sleeves wherever she steps onto the courts. However, off-the-court she has always maintained a more amicable nature. Perhaps no one knows this better than the former ATP star, Jan-Michael Gambill.

The 47-year-old former tennis player once revealed that when Danielle Collins is winning, only then fans get to know about her “quirky fun personality.“ He further went on to add, “She’s an extremely likable person, and it has not let people in that often until we’re seeing now, so I think it’s just great we’re getting the complete package, uh, of the Danimal.“

Seeing her jump in joy in Paris is not only bliss to watch for all of her fans but also reflects the mood of the camp of Team USA. Do you think Collins can bring joy to her nation with her incredible performances at the Paris Olympics?