The Miami Open continues tonight, and Virginia fans may recognize a familiar face. No, not Venus Williams...her opponent. Danielle Collins, former Virginia Tennis standout and two-time NCAA singles national champion (2014 and 2016), has ridden a hot streak and is one of eight remaining athletes in the prestigious event.
Now up to the No. 93 singles player in the World Tennis Association’s rankings, Collins qualified for the Miami Open with wins over No. 227 Tereza Smitkova and No. 102 Jana Cepelova. In the first round, Collins triumphed over No. 37 Irina Begu in straight 6-1 sets.
Collins drew one of U.