The landscaper’s daughter who grew into one of America’s top tennis players

Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova. (REUTERS) — Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova. (REUTERS)

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5 min read . Updated: 30 Aug 2022, 06:16 PM IST RACHEL BACHMAN, The Wall Street Journal

Danielle Collins, aiming to reach her second Grand Slam final this year, built her game on city courts with her father as coach

Growing up in St. Petersburg, Fla., Danielle Collins would wake up at 5 a.m. and practice tennis from 6 to 8 a.m. with her father at a nearby park. One morning, Walter Collins—who makes a living working outdoors as the owner of a small landscaping company—said he didn’t feel well.