World number nine Danielle Collins has officially confirmed she will return to tennis in 2025, postponing her previously announced retirement at the end of the 2024 season. The 30-year-old American, known for her fierce competitiveness on the court, has been navigating ongoing health challenges, including endometriosis, which has impacted her journey towards starting a family.
Collins addressed her fans directly on Instagram, sharing an update on her current situation:
While I was very excited and eager to wrap up my tennis career on a high note this year and jump headfirst into my next chapter of life, things have not gone as planned.
While the bad news is that her journey has taken unexpected turns, good news is that Collins will continue her tennis career, as she expressed:
The DANIMAL story has not reached its conclusion. I will be back on tour in 2025.
Announcing the decision to postpone retirement, Collins said that starting a family remains her “ultimate dream” beyond tennis:
Dealing with endometriosis and fertility is a massive challenge for many women and something that I am actively traversing, but I am fully confident in the team I am working with. It is just going to take longer than I thought.
Collins’ candidness about her struggles with endometriosis sheds light…
