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Unseeded American Danielle Collins captured the biggest title of her career, triumphing at the Miami Open by toppling Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 in a thrilling final.
Collins, 30, battled hard for just over two hours to seal her third career WTA singles title, her maiden WTA 1000 title, and her first title at any level since 2021.
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Take a look at Collins’ huge backhand winner against Rybakina
“This is my first WTA 1000 Danielle Collins: Unseeded American defeats Elena Rybakina in thrilling Miami Open final | Tennis News,” Collins told Sky Sports Tennis. “I’ve worked so hard and it has taken me a little bit longer than a lot of the players on tour.
“Today was just surreal, coming out here and playing in front of so many people who were behind me.
“Having the whole stadium on my side was something so special. It’s hard not to get emotional.
“It meant so much to me to be able to get over this hurdle.”
Broady: Utter relief is the overwhelming emotion
“I think she’s in shock. Utter relief I think is the overwhelming emotion. She has managed to get herself across the finish line,” said Sky Sports Tennis pundit Naomi Broady.
“Rybakina didn’t play poorly today, though she’ll be disappointed not to take more of her break point chances. Her backhand let her down at times.
“But you’ve got to give credit where it’s due: what a tournament Collins has played and what a fairy tale ending to her career this is becoming.”
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Watch Collins’ perfect lob against Rybakina in the final…
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