Musa
Danielle Collins did what few can do—she took Iga Swiatek, world No. 1 and clay-court queen, and absolutely dismantled her in Rome. But instead of basking in the spotlight, Collins is fuming. Why? Because according to her, the tennis world is too busy making excuses for Swiatek to properly acknowledge the beatdown she just delivered.
The fiery American, never one to sugarcoat her feelings, let her frustrations be known in the aftermath of her stunning Italian Open win. “It’s always about what the other player didn’t do,” she said in post-match comments that left no room for misinterpretation. “How about what I did do?”
And fair enough—Collins was flawless. Blistering groundstrokes, fearless returns, and a swagger that screamed confidence. This wasn’t a fluke; this was a calculated takedown. Yet much of the buzz centered on whether Swiatek was tired, off her game, or just human for once.
Collins isn’t having it. She wants her due, and frankly, she deserves it. Beating Swiatek on clay is the holy grail of WTA upsets right now—and Collins didn’t just beat her, she bulldozed her.
So next time Danielle Collins steps on court, don’t expect quiet compliance. Expect fire. Expect fight. And maybe, just maybe, give her the credit she’s already earned. Because as Rome just learned, when Collins is locked in, even the queen of clay better watch her back.
Musa
