In a recent match at the Strasbourg Open, American tennis player Danielle Collins exhibited her fiery temperament by confronting a cameraman during her match against British player Emma Raducanu. Collins was leading with a score of 4-6, 6-1, 4-3 when the players took a break.
As she sought to fill her water bottle, Collins noticed the camera was positioned closely behind the umpire’s chair. She asked the cameraman to move, stating, “No, no, no, I need to get water. We’re in a changeover, you don’t need to be that close to me and you don’t need to be on top of Emma.” Frustrated by his lack of compliance, she added, “It’s like widely inappropriate… It’s not that difficult to give space.” After this outburst, she apologised to Raducanu, who was standing close to the camera.
Collins’ irritation escalated as the match resumed; she directed her frustrations towards the umpire, insisting that the cameraman be removed from the vicinity. Despite the commotion, Collins went on to complete the match with a final set score of 6-3, securing her victory.
This is not the first time Collins has made headlines for her fiery responses; she previously stirred controversy at the Australian Open by telling rowdy Australian fans to “shut up” during her match against Destanee Aiava, later showcasing a memorable victory with some showmanship.
Overall, Collins demonstrates her competitive spirit not only through her performance on the court but also with her outspoken nature, making her one of the more colourful personalities in women’s tennis today.