In what seems to be a never-ending run of misfortune, Danielle Collins’ streak of bad luck continued as she was forced to withdraw from the upcoming WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing due to illness. The American tennis star, who had an impressive start to the year, faced a series of setbacks culminating in her latest disappointment.
Collins’ troubles began in late July when she suffered an abdominal injury during her quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics, forcing her to retire against Iga Swiatek. Since then, the world No. 10 has faced a string of disappointing defeats in three consecutive tournaments, falling to underdog opponents like Erika Andreeva, Caroline Dolehide, and Olivia Gadecki.
Despite her recent struggles, Collins was optimistic about her chances at the China Open but unfortunately, fate had other plans. With her withdrawal from the tournament, Collins will have to wait to break her four-match losing streak. Reflecting on her recent string of losses, the 30-year-old hinted at a bigger underlying issue contributing to her downturn in form.
The Miami Open champion’s most recent defeat at the US Open against Dolehide was a particularly tough blow, as she started the match strong only to falter in the later sets. The world No. 45 managed to secure a hard-fought victory, leaving Collins to ponder her future in the sport.
Looking back at her previous appearances in Beijing, Collins has had mixed results with one second-round and one first-round exit. The American tennis star will have to regroup and refocus in order to overcome her recent struggles and get back on track in her career. As fans eagerly await her return to form, Collins remains determined to bounce back from her recent setbacks and return stronger than ever.