As Danielle Collins continues to dazzle on the tennis court, her retirement looming later this season seems a distant thought. The unseeded American clinched her second consecutive tournament victory on Sunday at the Credit One Charleston Open in South Carolina, asserting her dominance with a resounding victory over fourth-seeded Russian Daria Kasatkina on the clay surface.
In a commanding performance lasting 77 minutes, Collins delivered a masterclass, overpowering Kasatkina with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-1. This win marked Collins’ 13th consecutive match victory, following her triumph at the hard-court Miami Open just a week earlier. Notably, Collins joins the ranks of fellow American Serena Williams as the last player to achieve victories at both Miami and Charleston in the same year, a feat accomplished by Williams in 2013 and 2008.
Collins’ remarkable 13-match tour-level win streak stands as a career best, surpassing her previous 12-match run in 2021, which included victories in Palermo, Italy, and San Jose, Calif. Her meteoric rise in the rankings is evident, starting February at No. 71 and now projected to enter the top 15 on Monday. Against the formidable Kasatkina, Collins displayed her dominance, outplaying her opponent in winners and showcasing an impressive 95.2 percent first serve points won, while saving both break points faced.
In another thrilling tournament, the Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, home-country favorite Camila Osorio captivated the crowd with her stellar performance. Seeded sixth and ranked No. 85 in the world, Osorio secured her second title in Bogota, triumphing over top seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in front of a partisan crowd.
Osorio’s journey to victory was marked by resilience and determination, as she overcame formidable opponents, including ending two-time defending champion Tatjana Maria’s 14-match winning streak in Bogota during the quarterfinals. In the final showdown against Bouzkova, Osorio demonstrated her prowess, converting break-point opportunities effectively and securing a 6-3, 7-6 (5) victory with an impressive edge in winners.
With these remarkable performances, both Collins and Osorio have cemented their status as rising stars in the world of tennis, captivating audiences with their skill, determination, and unwavering spirit on the court.
