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Miami Open: Danielle Collins beats Elena Rybakina in women's final

American Danielle Collins beat fourth seed Elena Rybakina in straight sets to win the Miami Open - the first WTA 1,000 title of her career.

Collins, who plans to retire at the end of the 2024 season, beat Kazakhstan's Rybakina 7-5 6-3.

It marks a third career title for the 30-year-old, and her first since 2021.

"I've worked so hard and it's taken me a little bit longer than a lot of players on tour," said Collins, playing in her home state of Florida.

Speaking to Sky Sports, she added: "Having a whole stadium on my side was something so special.