Tennis Player Danielle Collins Suffers Emotional Outburst, Early Exit Cincinnati Open

Danielle Collins faced a challenging period during her 2025 North American hard-court season, culminating in an emotional outburst during her first-round loss to Taylor Townsend at the Cincinnati Open. Collins, visibly distressed during the second-set tiebreak, shouted "Why is this happening to me?" while struggling with apparent physical and emotional difficulties, leading to tears between points. Despite a strong start to the year and notable victories, including the 2024 Miami Open, Collins has struggled with form and health issues, contributing to her ranking dropping to No. 58 ahead of the US Open. Her opponent, Townsend, showed sportsmanship by carrying Collins' bag off the court after the match. Collins later explained that her outburst was due to pain from a herniated disc rather than her known endometriosis, highlighting the physical challenges she endured during the match. The episode has drawn sympathy from fans and raised concerns about Collins' ongoing struggles on the tour.