In a storybook ending to her career, American tennis star Danielle Collins stunned fans by defeating world No.4 Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 at the Miami Open final on Saturday. The 30-year-old, who announced her retirement earlier this year, scored her first-ever WTA 1000 title in front of a roaring home crowd. 💥
\"This is for every late bloomer out there,\" Collins told the audience, clutching her trophy. \"It took me longer than most, but this moment? Pure magic.\" 🌟
The Florida native battled through a star-studded week of matches, proving age is just a number. Rybakina, a Wimbledon champion, fought hard but couldn’t match Collins’ fiery baseline rallies. 🔥
A tearful Collins thanked supporters: \"You’ve made my last dance unforgettable.\" With this victory, she becomes only the third unseeded player to win Miami since 2000. 🎉
