Danielle Collins wins Miami Open on her final try, topping Elena Rybakina in straight sets
Danielle Collins had the perfect send-off at her final Miami Open, beating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to capture the title in her home state before an adoring crowd that included Andre Agassi and Martina Navratilova
By MARC BERMAN
Published - Mar 30, 2024, 07:40 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 30, 2024, 07:40 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Danielle Collins had the perfect send-off at her final Miami Open, beating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday to capture the title in her home state before an adoring crowd that included Andre Agassi and Martina Navratilova.
The 30-year-old Collins announced at the Australian Open that this season would be her last because she's suffering from endometriosis, a painful ailment that affects the uterus.
On her fourth match point, Collins hit a backhand crosscourt winner, then bent over for 10 seconds without moving.
“That game took a lot out of me and Elena was pushing me all around the court,” Collins said. “At the end I was just like, ‘Thank God.’ It all caught up to me.”
