Danielle Collins may be off the court, but she's certainly not out of the spotlight. The American tennis star, who has been sidelined from the WTA Tour this season, recently sent fans into a frenzy with a sizzling swimsuit photo shared on her Instagram.
The former world No. 7 has been keeping a low profile on the competitive front, but her social media presence has been anything but quiet. On Thursday night, Collins treated her followers to a photo dump from her summer adventures, featuring a series of vacation snapshots that included a striking image of her in a stylish one-piece swimsuit.
The post quickly drew a wave of adoring comments from fans and followers. "Love these," one fan gushed. "Love seeing you happy and living life," added another, while a third chimed in with "Stunning and phenomenal."
Collins, 32, has been open about her decision to step away from the sport temporarily. In a heartfelt Instagram post earlier this year, she explained that she was taking time off to recover from a back injury sustained at the end of last season and to undergo egg freezing procedures.
"I've been taking the last few months off to recover from the back injury I had at the end of the season," Collins wrote. "I've also been undergoing a few egg freezing procedures. It's been one of the coolest things I've honestly ever done! But at the same time these hormones I have had to be on are a real [expletive]. I am so fortunate for the friends that have been helping take care of me during this time. I have one more procedure to go."
While fans are eager to see her back in action, Collins hasn't competed in a singles match since her first-round loss to Jaqueline Cristian at the 2025 US Open. Her absence has left a void in the women's game, especially given her proven ability to shine on the biggest stages. She reached the Australian Open final in 2022 and made the French Open quarterfinals in 2020.
Despite the hiatus, Collins remains a fan favorite, and her latest social media post is a reminder that she's living life on her own terms. Whether she'll return to the tour next season is still up in the air, but for now, she's enjoying her time away.
Collins isn't the only athlete to capture attention with a swimsuit photo this summer. Nelly Korda's latest beach snap also had fans buzzing, as did Paige Spiranac's gym photo. The trend of athletes sharing personal moments on social media continues to resonate with fans, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond the field or court.
For now, Collins seems content to focus on her health and personal journey, and her supporters are cheering her on every step of the way.
