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Tennis Drama: Danielle Collins Doesn't Like Iga Swiatek

Danielle Collins is no longer hiding her disdain for Iga Swiatek.
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Danielle Collins of the USA reacts during her 2nd round match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne.
Danielle Collins of the USA reacts during her 2nd round match against Iga Swiatek of Poland on Day 5 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne. | IMAGO / AAP

The 2025 tennis season has started for the ATP and WTA. There has been no shortage of exciting play already, but as always, the women's players provide the most excitement.

Not only is the WTA full of exciting players, but they have larger-than-life personalities. It is easy to understand why women's tennis players dominate the list of the world's highest-paid female athletes.

But with personalities come rivalries and petty squabbles. Despite being 31 years old and nearing the end of her career, Danielle Collins is not above taking shots at opponents she does not like.

Following Team USA's victory over Team Poland, Collins shook hands with Iga Swiatek before making a facial expression that sent tennis twitter into a tailspin. Everyone logged online to make sure others noticed what they saw in passing.

Collins was not finished after the frosty handshake at the net. The American tennis star took a victory lap on Instagram. She changed her profile picture to the face she made when shaking Swiatek's hand. Then, she removed all doubt with an Instagram story.

Collins posted the picture with the caption, "Didn't know if you guys noticed this but....New year, same me." She added the song "Be Real" by Kid Ink. The Instagram story will not last longer than 24 hours, but the screenshots will live forever for tennis fans.

Swiatek owns a 7-1 advantage over Collins in head-to-head matchups. In addition to owning the rivalry, Swiatek's doping scandal and occasional gamesmanship could have caused the friction with Collins.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers professional tennis for Serve on Sports Illustrated, reporting on ATP and WTA events worldwide. From Challenger tournaments to Grand Slams, he brings readers in-depth coverage, daily recaps, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. With a decade of experience in sports journalism, Pat is recognized as a trusted voice in tennis media. You can contact him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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