Collins gives the key to her victory over Swiatek in Rome

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 10 May 2025 | 16.58

Danielle Collins speaks at a press conference after defeating Iga Swiatek at the WTA Rome 2025. Photo: Getty

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Danielle Collins caused one of the big surprises at the WTA Rome 2025, marking a significant moment in the tournament and the season so far. The American player, despite not having many victories behind her, managed to outplay the world number three, preventing her from defending the title. During the press conference, Danielle shared the importance of this victory and how she experienced the match.

"After losing to Iga so many times, you learn from those experiences, from those encounters. In my mind, I thought that even though she had beaten me the last two times we played, I had played some of my best matches. That gave me confidence. Then I learned from those situations, executing my style of play and being a bit more precise than before," the American pointed out as the keys to her victory.

Weaknesses in Swiatek's game

"I think there are definitely some things that stand out. We all know where I stand on certain matters, so I don't think we need to... I don't intend to delve into those areas of her game or criticize what she is doing, so... This is not the place for it. My priority today was to go out and be consistent with my shots."

"Obviously, my style of play is quite aggressive. Sometimes it can go one way or the other. It can look very good and flashy, and other times you may miss some shots, but I think the key was to have confidence in myself at crucial moments, in my athletic ability, and not be afraid to go for my shots in those important moments."

Her relationship with clay courts

"I have always enjoyed playing in Rome. The court I played on today is a bit faster than some of the other courts in the venue, which suits my game well. For some reason, I've missed many clay court seasons throughout my career due to health issues, injuries, and so on. It's one of my favorite surfaces to play on.

I won a title on clay in Palermo. It's a part of the season that I really enjoy because I believe clay courts are very special. It's also easier on the body, I won't lie, compared to hard courts. I love playing on clay. I wish we had a longer clay court season."

Inconsistency with serving

"Sometimes I get a bit carried away with my aim, trying to place it in a spot, but it's too close to the line, and that's why I end up missing a bit. The same thing sometimes happens when the ball grazes the net. I felt that Iga was doing that today with her serve, too. It was contagious. I didn't understand why neither of us hit many first serves. This shows that one area of your game may not be effective one day, but if you have other skills and talent, you can apply them and achieve great things."

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