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Danielle Collins pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the clay season by toppling world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in Rome, but instead of praise, all she heard were excuses—and Serena Williams’ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, is fanning the flames.
Stubbs didn’t sugarcoat her take on Swiatek’s performance, calling it “horrific” and pointing out the lack of fight and intensity from the usually unshakable Pole. While fans scrambled to analyze the shock result, Stubbs made it clear: this wasn’t just a Danielle masterclass—it was an Iga meltdown.
Cue Collins, who clearly wasn’t thrilled with how her win was received. Instead of being celebrated for her aggressive, all-or-nothing ball striking, she found herself overshadowed by the narrative that Iga simply “had a bad day.” So when Stubbs chimed in, it felt like validation for the American: yes, Iga was off—but Collins made her look that way.
It’s a spicy storyline heading into Roland Garros. Swiatek, long seen as untouchable on clay, suddenly looks mortal. And Collins? She’s demanding her credit and proving she’s not just a one-slam wonder or fiery soundbite.
With ex-coaches dropping bombs and players clapping back, this drama is far from over. The question now: was Rome just a hiccup for Iga—or the first sign that the clay-court throne might be up for grabs? Either way, Collins isn’t waiting for permission to take her spotlight.
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Olaniyi Ayoola
