“Hopefully I can kick some a**” – Danielle Collins gears up for celebratory pickleball tournament after beating Elena Rybakina to win Miami Open title

After defeating Elena Rybakina in the Miami Open final on Saturday, Danielle Collins announced her participation in an upcoming pickleball tournament.

Despite facing the World No.4, Collins put forth a determined performance and emerged victorious to claim her first WTA 1000 title in Miami Gardens. She impressively saved ten break points and countered with three breaks of her own, ultimately sealing a hard-fought 7-5, 6-3 victory after a grueling two-hour match.

After the victory, she joined Prakash Amritraj at the Tennis Channel desk and discussed the extravagant celebrations that were to come.

“It’s gonna be a fun weekend, we’re off to a good start for this weekend, I feel like a weekend warrior. We’re doing a pickleball tournament tomorrow… celebratory pickleball tournament. So that’s one of our celebrations and then you know… it’s Miami, you’ll see us out on the town. It’ll be a big night,”Collins said (0:52)

Near the conclusion of their discussion, Amritraj encouraged Collins to enjoy herself, especially at the upcoming pickleball event.

“Enjoy this, have a great time tonight, and enjoy that pickleball tomorrow too,”Amritraj told the champ [at 9:16].

Danielle Collins promised to comply by saying:

“Yes! Hopefully, I can go out there and kick some a**.

Danielle Collins’ First 1000 Title Win in Her Home State is a “Special”Experience

Despite being a native of Florida, Danielle Collins decided to turn pro in 2016 and has recently announced her plans to retire before the end of the current season.

Prakash Amritraj, during their conversation at the Tennis Channel desk, admitted that she was feeling overwhelmed by the support she had received during the last few days at the Miami event. She stated:

“A lot of emotions out there to have won this tournament, my home state, and the feeling that I’ve like playing in front of thousands of my best friends. Everywhere I looked, people were supporting me.

“There was a woman by my towel box who was encouraging me and pumping me up. And in the other corner, there were other family that was giving me words of encouragement. I’ve never experienced anything like it and it is just really special being in my home state and to have won my first 1000,”Collins added.

Danielle Collins has won her third WTA singles title at the Miami Open, after previously claiming victories at the Silicon Valley Classic and the Emilia Romagna Open, both of which took place in 2021.