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Danielle Collins Told the U.S. Open She Didn't Want Retirement Ceremony
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, tennis player Danielle Collins explained what went wrong after she refused flowers from the U.S. Open following her first-round loss
The American tennis star, 30, lost in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday, August 27, her final major singles appearance after announcing her retirement plans in January. To mark the occasion, tournament director Stacey Allaster was courtside following the match with a bouquet of roses to give to Collins, meant to commemorate her final time competing in New York. The four-time WTA champion and 2022 Australian Open finalist candidly admitted she’s often felt shame for being lauded for her ability on the tennis court, which she connected back to her childhood.
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