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Danielle Collins may have demolished world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in Rome with the kind of fearless firepower that leaves jaws on the floor—but even after one of the biggest wins of her career, she had something to get off her chest. And no, it wasn’t about her opponent. It was about the crowd.
In a post-match confession that was classic Collins—blunt, unfiltered, and refreshingly honest—the American admitted that she was annoyed by the lack of crowd support during the match. “I just felt like every time I hit a winner, it was crickets,” she said, half-laughing, half-bristling. “But hey, maybe that fired me up more.”
Oh, it definitely did.
Collins played like a woman on a mission, blasting past Swiatek in straight sets with relentless aggression and ice-cold composure. It wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. But while the scoreboard screamed dominance, Collins still had to battle the energy in the stadium, which, according to her, seemed oddly subdued considering the fireworks on court.
Love her or hate her, Collins is not one to keep things bottled up. Her post-match mic drop reminded everyone that, while respect is earned with wins, crowd love can be elusive—even when you’re playing lights-out tennis.
Rome witnessed a Collins classic: big swings, big energy, and big honesty. And now, the tennis world knows—if you don’t cheer for her, she just might play even better.
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Olaniyi Ayoola
