Danielle Collins’ journey of shattering records continues with every victory. The 30-year-old won impressively against Olga Danilovic to start her Madrid Open run in fine fashion. But Collins’ victory doesn’t simply mean another notch in her belt; it also makes her part of a handful of athletes that includes tennis greats like Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams.

The American is unrelenting in her pursuit of perfection on the court, determined to make her final clay season one to remember. Subsequently, following an amazing clay season, she has also continued her winning streak, taking the tally to 14.

Danielle Collins creates a record, similar to Serena Williams

The 15th-ranked tennis player will go down in tennis history as a victor after defeating Danilovic in the first round of the Madrid Open. The 30-year-old is only the fifth player to achieve this incredible accomplishment in the last 40 years, winning 14 straight WTA matches in the 30+ age group. Tennis icons Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams, and Li Na are some names who have scripted the same record in the past.

Williams is the only tennis player in the storied history of the game to have had as much success in her 30s. She has accomplished so much, in fact, that no other female player after the age of thirty has been able to win more than three Grand Slam singles titles.

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However, this is not the first time the American tennis player has wowed fans; earlier in 2024, Collins created history by winning the Charleston Open. The Miami Open champion became the first woman to accomplish the incredible feat of winning the Miami Open and the Charleston Open back-to-back since Williams in 2013, a move evoking memories of the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Not only that, Collins has come a long way, admiring the 42-year-old American tennis legend for creating similar records to hers with her tennis racket.

Collins drew inspiration from Williams

In an interview with Tennis Channel after winning the Charleston Open, Collins shared details about her childhood and drew comparisons between her and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams. In her appreciation of Williams, The 30-year-old stated, “Serena was my idol. I think the Williams sisters taught all of us it doesn’t matter where you come from, doesn’t matter your background, what you look like, how much money your parents have. If you set your mind to something and you work your tail off, anything’s possible.” 

Following that, she emphasized how important the Williams sisters were in forming her goals and how they were her inspiration to follow her dreams. The Miami Open champion also made comparisons between Serena Williams’ childhood and her own, highlighting the notable similarities between their fathers as well as their experience of overcoming hardship. Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Collins’ surprising achievement? Do let us know in the comment section below.