Danielle Collins has the whole crowd in raptures during beautiful speech | Australian Open 2022

[@Gods_Righteous_Man]

Wow. The composure and sincerity in her speech after such a heart aching defeat shows some real character. Making a Gland Slam Final is no small feat. Congratulations

[@rosaliewright4226]

In tears here. I have admired this young woman's spirit and ferocity on the court for a few years now. And to see her heart in this way is even more special. She's a warrior with great, great heart and mind.

[@roybaty4785]

@@f0rtyEight If you're an Aussie then you're the sheep living in and electing those tyrants running that craphole country of yours.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

@@roybaty4785 is it that bad in Australia? then please come to USA, but hurry up as the democracy is eroding at a very fast pace :-)

[@roybaty4785]

@@Q_from_Star_Trek I'm an American, Australia has no Bill of Rights and their people tolerate Covid prison camps where people are forced to go if government dictates. We don't need anymore sheep in the US.

[@2partiesnotpreferred226]

@@roybaty4785 don't believe everything you see on the internet.

[@roybaty4785]

@@2partiesnotpreferred226 So there are no internment camps in Australia for those who don’t stick a needle in their arm or have a neighbor who tests positive for Covid? That’s just an internet fake story? We know the Australian government blocked the world #1 tennis player from earning a living because of “social cohesion “.

[@michaelreily5607]

What a class act! Probably one of the best congratulatory speeches I’ve ever heard.

[@mirkomaric5878]

Michael , Congratulation on your comment. After I've heard her speach I wanted instantly to add my comment. But I checked out comments olready writen and I felt your comment is good that I do not need to add anything else. My best wishes to Collins in tennis and her life. From now she is my favorite tennis player.

[@bushjustice6649]

@@huudinii123 nothing to do with this

[@malcolmtyler1673]

Well she realises that she was in the presence of excellence. She had to do her best at that after losing.

[@婷李-k8y]

True👍👍👍

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

Sharapova made many great ones for Serena. Especially AO 2015. At the end of the day, Maria really admired Serena's game and serve.

[@aussierhino471]

Fought like a beast - spoke afterwards like champ

[@mckavitt13]

Abit naive, no?

[@malcolmtyler1673]

Yes. I thought that Danielle spoke for too long. It was Ash's night.

[@craigwynn3956]

@@malcolmtyler1673 Malcolm pull your head out of your backside. She spoke with more class than most of our thick-headed Aussies do

[@malcolmtyler1673]

@@craigwynn3956 Get a grip Craig. I'm entitled to my opinion as you are entitled to yours. You must have missed a therapy appointment. See I can be as offensive as you but why be offensive. These comments are just opinions. Try and grow up! The Australians do just fine! As the loser, in my OPINION she spoke for two long.

[@craigwynn3956]

@@malcolmtyler1673 wow Missed your bi polar meds?

[@vikkigupta2003]

Beautiful and talented American. Proud of her. Few years back she was struggling in lower ITF tournaments and now here she is as Grand Slam finalist.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

@ferzy09 and your point is?...she should've called it quits? 🤔

[@kecleonboi]

@@Q_from_Star_Trek no, to never give up. They were pointing out how far she has come.

[@marianagaoka9687]

The speech of a champion. Hope to see you lift a GS trophy, Danielle.

[@RoverWaters]

WTA is so weak no27 get in the final lol

[@shaneterry_tennisnewsupdates]

@@RoverWaters she’s not no 27 anymore 🥰

[@helennaidas868]

She played well during the fortnight!

[@jw5003]

@@RoverWaters all the top player's were there except a couple, they got beaten earlier rounds. Noami, Simona, Angie, Garbine etc.

[@RoverWaters]

@@jw5003 exactly WTA is poor performance

[@Deanos]

It's hard to be gracious in defeat , even if it means getting a top 10 spot. I thought Collins played well.its such a mental game,confidence and strength are key. Well done to both champions.Barty is on fire!

[@crazysithslave]

Honestly I thought Collins seemed the only player likely to give ash a run for her money or even win, but wow what a performance by Barty, she has definetly owned that no.1 rank 👍 I actually thought Collins was in the top 10 already the way she's been playing!

[@cosminciornei7049]

Collins will be no. 10 even if she lost this final

[@kjbennie9245]

Haha its tough!! But when she receives her million dollar runners up cheque , im sure she ll be ok 😁

[@juststop022]

It all comes down to your level of engagement. That's what determines your success

[@roybaty4785]

@@kjbennie9245 Barty pees standing up.

[@grahamsaundersstewart3982]

What a class act as tennis player, graciously thanking so many people who supported her run & speaking so well of Ash Barty. Above all a wonderful lady who epitomises being a good person. Wish her every success in the future

[@malcolmtyler1673]

And, Graham, what are your thoughts on Ash. I guess you think she's just ok.

[@RichTake]

She comes across very prickly and aggressive when playing, but in her interviews she's always thoughtful and engaging. I'm not shocked at this great speech she made in defeat

[@Angelah2528]

Americans are proud of you, Danielle!

[@bayuadrian1638]

Even Me as Indonesian so proud about her progress too so Inspiration 💪🎾

[@tomithomas2151]

From India, I am proud of Danielle. Wish her great success.

[@jw5003]

Ash Barty must be America's biggest nightmare. Beat 4 American's in a row.

[@RoverWaters]

WTA is so weak no27 get in the final lol

[@bayuadrian1638]

@@RoverWaters what happen?? you must rewatch US open final last edition when Raducanu vs Leylah wtf about their rankings?!!

[@miltongonzalez772]

I love this new Danielle Collins. I leave it at a that. She was humble and full of grace. Love her.

[@sadface7321]

I had tears in my eyes. That was immense, you are amazing Danielle ❤️

[@RhythmicEye]

What a beautiful human she is, graceful and eloquent.

[@banksiasong]

Generous and eloquent. A true Champion. Best wishes for Danielle getting sponsorship, a full-time coach and travelling physio.

[@malcolmtyler1673]

No need. Ash already has a full-time coach, etc. What a Champion.

[@jackierussell2649]

I was truly pulling for her. She is still a class act. One of my favorite players.

[@johnb1030]

Never seen her before but it took just about 5 minutes to realize what a warm and great human being she seems to be.........it´s not just what she said but how she meant and felt it.

[@jujumusique1305]

I’ve been a fan since her breakthrough at the AO three years ago. This speech was pure class.

[@mccullochmike]

Future broadcaster. What an eloquent speaker and excellent communicator. I think we all wish we could speak so well

[@ajajajaj624]

Ms Collins congrats for making to the finals of Aussie Open and what a really great speech Sweet & Classy

[@irshanutomo1295]

One of the best speech i've seen on sport.. so humble, genuine and classy luv from Indonesia 🥰

[@gustavoavila1600]

I love Danielle. I am her Australian number 1 fan.

[@johnlyndsay]

Excellent speech. I hope all young aspiring players are watching… it takes more than being a great tennis player to be a champion… Danielle, you are a champion and just getting started. 🤩

[@malcolmtyler1673]

Actually, the speech was too long. She's older than Ash and Ash is already a Champion!

[@robbbietheim2096]

Man I really wanted her to win that second set

[@mpalmer7800]

I don’t get how she lost second ser??

[@shaunbures7557]

Must of ran out of gas... she was dealing with an injury all tourny .. and perhaps caught up to her in the middle of the 2nd set... thats why? She was up 5-1 Barty played unbelievable though

[@jw5003]

@@mpalmer7800 It happens, Barty never gave up where others would have.

[@roybaty4785]

@@jw5003 Watch her semifinal match against Kenin a few yrs ago.

[@jw5003]

@@roybaty4785 I did Barty is a much more experience and better player then she was 2years ago. In saying that she will get beaten from time to time she's not a robot.

[@smokyo7855]

Classy woman. This is what a good sport looks, sounds and behaves like. Class act Danielle Collins

[@nightwing8525]

She is a gem.

[@mattcarlson8262]

Hey Danielle Collins, great tournament and looking forward to seeing you win your first grand slam ! Such a champion already.

[@stevegordon8474]

Classy and emotional speech by Collins. Not often do we hear the tournament volunteers get a thank you with such genuine regard. Collins is a supreme competitor and gives it her all...she's knocking on the door of all the Slams now. She doesn't do much wrong, you have to outplay her to beat her. Americans must be proud of Danielle but Australians are too. She impressed everyone with her spirit.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

I couldn't agree more. Just curious, what do you think would've been the outcome, had she closed the second set?

[@stevegordon8474]

@@Q_from_Star_Trek Very hard to say but I think Barty because she plays every point in the moment and is not distracted by what happened or could happen. Barty is the most mentally tough player I have ever seen and that includes the men. She also has a lot of shots and weaponry and can therefore adjust her game point by point. But Collins definitely challenged her. She's very street tough, that's for sure. She will gain great confidence from this when she gets over her disappointment and I can see her challenging Barty in the future...if she is in the zone as the Danimal she could win too

[@freebird127]

First time to see Collins smile and smile so many times; best runner up speech!

[@mcrubio2]

Collins, I followed you from the beginning. Amazing determination throughout the tournament.

[@maverickg3gbls132]

OMG, Ash must have been like, Dam girl this is my big night, you can't be coming out here with a killer speech like that ha ha haha. Both girls delivered great acceptance speeches. Well done!!

[@alibander1591]

she has very nice humble personality praised her opponent paid tribute to her befor talking about herself this rare in others. ❤️

[@justinmalaine9991]

She will be a world number #1 one day for sure!! Fierce competitor but also gracious and humble.. Congratulations Danielle Collins & you are welcome in Australia anytime!! ⭐️

[@EmileJoulbert]

At 28, she's two-and-a-half years older than Barty, but has never been inside the top ten on the WTA ranking. I have problems seeing anyone her age suddenly taking such a major step. On Monday she will be #10. I guess that's a start.

[@JamminOnThe1]

She had an amazing run! Very fierce player. Also shows a lot of humility and grace. Hope to keep seeing her on the big stage!

[@malcolmtyler1673]

That's questionable. She needs to keep her speeches shorter if she's not the winner.

[@serenityinside1]

Agreed. She is American though , thus LOVES the sound of her own voice 🙄

[@itsmeforsure5475]

Excellent 2 weeks & great speech. Hopefully she can battle through the ailments and keep doing well. You can see she digs deep when she plays. The match between her and Tauson was inredible. Collins had to battle for every point and cruised through her next 2 matches. Bartys court coverage was incredible in the final. Collins moved her around quite a bit and Barty was able to track em down. The womens game is very good and I think these 2 are going to be battling in more finals.

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

The match with Clara Tauson (DEN) was phenomenal, they both played amazing, and they had to fight with that scorcher, too. Danielle came back from 3-5 in the decisive set to defeat Clara, and the next match with Elise Mertens, was by no means a piece of cake, either.

[@Markph7]

What a gracious human being! As an 🇺🇸 with All our lack of humility it is great to see a champion like Danielle represent the best of our culture. Climbing up from nowhere, fighting with guts, overcoming severe illnesses and trials, fighting with more guts, a team of tennis “nobodies” at your side, etc. The tennis elite “snobs” would have you believe she’s crude and disrespectful in her intensity, but just like Rafa (w/o 20 GS’s 😉) she’s intense on the court and gracious off the court. Well done Danielle! Hopefully the 🇺🇸 fans will discover you!

[@stephenjoseph6051]

Wow I would of thought she wow..such Class congratulations you won in so many ways.. congratulations to Danielle and Ash

[@jdluvjd4574]

Danielle is a class act and I can’t wait to see her win some Grand Slams! I love watching her play … she is always passionate and exciting to watch!

[@LateAgainGerald]

Wow, if this is her speech as a runner up, I can't wait to listen to her when she wins a grand slam. There's a lot of emotion pent up in her voice. I'm going to bring a box of tissues.

[@ShMayank]

The way the second set slipped out of her hand is heartbreaking

[@roondogs]

Didn’t slip she panicked lol

[@marcolozano5102]

I think the Aussie crowd is just an awesome and supportive bunch!

[@omgitsmejeff]

Quite the opposite. By far the most hostile and disrespectful crowd out of the 4 grand slams

[@adambrock3932]

That's because Melbournians are always rude people same with sydneysiders Queenslanders are 10x nicer That's why I moved to Queensland 13 years ago

[@carolagraser9972]

Very mature speech from a mature woman

[@sandrachang1606]

This is such a great speech from a very mature woman .tears came to my eyes listening to her well done Danielle.

[@stevenrossely8892]

A humble American ! Beautiful to see

[@jonathansu849]

Wow! I never liked her cold handshake after each match. But this speech put me in tears!

[@kishorkumar-cm5no]

Golden heart women . respect .. Collins 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@danskehans]

A wonderful speech and a beautiful sign of humility. You are made of good stuff, Danielle.

[@artmarquezdr3971]

You did us proud over here in the U.S. Collins. Gutsy tournament! Looking forward to your 1st grand slam win.

[@susanwalters71]

Wonderful speech been following your career for a while ,well done ,I think more people believe in you than you realise. you are an amazing example on and off the court.

[@sweets3745]

It was beautiful. Thankyou! On my shortlist now of players to cheer for...

[@John-gv2ug]

What a fantastic response to a disappointing loss. Many winners have not delivered a speech as classy as that. I sincerely hope she maintains her form and drive over the next few years and has the opportunity to deliver an even better speech as a Grand Slam winner.

[@kirankumarboyapati5065]

Danielle , your speech in rod laver arena is amazing. I think there are many people would join your fan club after that speech. I strongly hoping you to get the grandslam very soon. Wish you all the best, COLLINS.

[@ambalavanant]

That's gotta be one of the best runners up speech in AO. Had everything in it!

[@legend_mr_wayne]

So gracious. Proud of you, Danielle!

[@nyperi13]

I enjoyed watching Danielle play during the AO -- tenacious in play, graceful in defeat. Hope to see a lot more of her in the future!

[@fisher6747]

Graceful in defeat?? Did you not watch the pathetic handshake and refusal to shake the chair umpires hand??

[@mt817]

@@fisher6747he probably thought that it was a Maddison Key lol

[@franoopkaringadumcbs5587]

It's seems to be really grateful and all support...Keep going and inspire all especially the coming generations

[@stmstar3]

She is so beautiful..

[@nishthashah8889]

She is so well spoken,such a well articulated speech!!Could listen to her for hours…

[@PQV-8898]

Danielle Collins has come a long way since her NCAA college days. She's improved dramatically over the past few years. She has a fiery game and so tenacious on the court. But off the court she can be so charming as the speech indicated. Well done on your first career Grand Slam final, Danielle. Oh, congrats to Barty. What an amazing player.

[@catherinebyrne796]

Best speech ever ,so humble ,love her

[@grantbest9249]

Wow she's got some good vibes happening good team behind her all the best to her in the future 🤩

[@tatitunteja]

Protect her at all costs.

[@xplaybwoix]

From what ? Such a dumb saying

[@guyrestivo]

Danielle is my new favorite player!!.....love her agressiveness and fire!!,,,beautiful speech!!

[@regguyftl65don8]

Great tournament for Collins!! Her story is a testament of perseverance! And one of SUCESS. Hope she continues to stay healthy and win more 👏👏👏

[@iamsamurai9507]

Strength & complete class. It was great tennis! 🎾 Congrats to them both. 👏

[@kiransavidi]

That's a champ's speech

[@swicheroo1]

She was so gracious to mention all the cogs in the machinery that are generally unacknowledged--but so necessary--to a successful tournament! I don't know her body of work as a tennis player. But I am endeared by this speech.

[@sixthkyu6153]

I was deeply touched by the words of Danielle Collins, and I really enjoyed the game. A great player and a very gracious loser, with such a pride attitude and humble. I loved it

[@john-murraynewman-scotch6567]

Humble and inspirational, a true champion.

[@coastallad1010]

Great speech Humble is not hard

[@joep65ck]

This is how to be a classy runner up...huge respect.Well done.

[@crazysithslave]

What a result! Coming back from 5 - 1 down was amazing! Was very surprised with Collins complaining about the crowd multiple times.....the crowd wasn't being overly loud or disrespectful at all.... I've seen a million times worse all around the world.... I think as soon as she stopped being focused on the game and starting obsessing over an imaginary crowd shed lost it, shame, would have been nice to play a 3rd set

[@fazzykhan273]

Let's wait when Barty gets this same treatment in us 🤡

[@crazysithslave]

@@fazzykhan273 yeah she might, I think the crowd was fine.... they wernt raucous at all..... if a sportsperson can't handle a crowd cheering for a hometown favourite they are pretty mentally weak. I Think the crowd Should've cheered even louder...... Tennis is getting pretty weak if that crowd was considered overly zealous.... and tennis fans are getting even softer if they want to hear complete silence for a hometown hero.... 🤡

[@darrenslawther9075]

@@fazzykhan273 Bet if Barty loses she'll shake the umps hand unlike the fn so from the US what bad sportsmanship, please point out where the crowd were bad I'll wait I have 30 to 40 years so give it a go.

[@precessionoftheequinoxes3224]

I agree 100%. Crowd was fine. She may of just been doing that to get her adrenaline up. She definitely choked a bit there at the end and Ash jumped all over it.

[@Taylorrr-Made]

Right, if she can’t handle a crowd that’s only 80% capacity in Australia, then good luck next year. She choked a 5-1 lead in the second, that has nothing to do with the crowd. That’s pure nerves.

[@RedesignYourLifeNow]

Collins is showing a different side to the behaviour she presented in the past. Well done and all the best for 2022.

[@roybaty4785]

No she's always been gracious off the court

[@Q_from_Star_Trek]

I think that's an appearence, that her competitiveness gets the highlight, but she finally showed who she is deep inside. What a wonderful person, who BTW has a college degree communication :-)

[@roybaty4785]

@@Q_from_Star_Trek Yes, if you understand where a person is coming from, you can better understand their behavior. In Danielle’s case, despite having a successful college career, no one respected her since she wasn’t a great junior and turned pro later in life. Also college tennis is very raucous and competitive so the liberal pundits were offended by her. I love her, hope she continues to do well.

[@alonzobishop3671]

How you lose says more about you than winning… Beautiful young woman, with a big career ahead!

[@azmiganie9810]

wish danielle rose collins having more progress in the future to the higher level after this wonderful ao 2022

[@seegecs1224]

DANIELLE I AM SO SORRY, NEVER STOP FIGHTING, YOU HAVE HIGH CHANCES AT US OPEN

[@juneallan4903]

Why would you apologize she is now top 10 in the world.not a loser.

[@seegecs1224]

@@juneallan4903 maybe because she lost a Grand Slam even tho she was leading in the 2nd set??? I think a GS is more imoortant for her and no, she is not a loser

[@michaelkim4703]

I bet you're sorry for everything in life

[@seegecs1224]

@@michaelkim4703 someone's mad 🤣🤣

[@joselitoteixeirajesus7528]

Daniele simplesmente sensacional,torcia por vc agora sou seu fã,continue trabalhando para um objetivo maior,parabéns!!!

[@melissao9836]

She’s one classy lady 🇺🇸

[@coryCuc]

I've never been a fan of Danielle's for a variety of reasons, but she's turning around my opinion by her performance at the AO. Very gracious in her speech as well.

[@bpraise517]

I truly love Collins...she is going to be the next lady up..mature, classy, and pretty while still evolving as a tennis player. Vs any lesser player she would've won

[@nutcracker4986]

Classy?????????

[@bpraise517]

@@nutcracker4986 oh you triggered?

[@nutcracker4986]

@@bpraise517 lol no but she’s famous for her bad attitude and lack of respect for players

[@bpraise517]

@@nutcracker4986 Sorry I'm only aware of her fight on the court that might bother those sensitive fans. I haven't heard the other stuff.

[@paigehere5176]

@@nutcracker4986 Not true. Players love her, she can be a karen on court sometimes but that's usually frustration at herself she's never really disrespected anyone.

[@ciatro]

Great Danielle!

[@donnadynessummer5334]

Danielle Collins....it's nice to see you stepping up the ladder....more achievements to come please. I like this girl.....

[@elcolindo]

Danielle is such a sweetheart. She's a great player and I hope someday she'll climb all the way to the top in a GS tournament.

[@iggiepaeng]

Mad respect for her, I hope she will win her next major champion !!!!

[@saanvipatel6532]

Danielle Collins is one of the all time sweetest tennis players from the WTA!!! I feel very humble and quite fortunate to meet her in person at the Montreal Open in 2023!!! You are my role model!!! Love you Collin!!!

[@tatitunteja]

It truly is a beautiful speech. I got teary eyes listening to her speech. Marty and her bf. Ngl.

[@soyabeans999]

Humble Rockstar Danielle... Matter of time... Ash Barty is legend... Respect to both...

[@aryang4488]

Well done Danielle!!!!keep it going! 🔥

[@neivaldoduarte4576]

Lutou bastante neste torneio. Mereceu estar nesta final ante a n°1. Congrat, Collins!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CowsFriend1333]

Saw her yelling at herself for losing her match against Hsieh during the Sydney International back in 2019 and seeing her grow and reaching the AO final is truly incredible.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

That's a pretty cool stage. Collins has matured - she was a highlight in all the tennis arguments videos in the past!

[@MsJackieXie]

Fantastic speech!

[@hansvanreeuwijk4140]

She is my favourite !

[@blackmoom]

Wonderful speech! 👍

[@darkmagic8226]

Very strong beautiful speech by a great person ❤

[@tommycanavan8285]

4.47....meant the world to me having you in my box!!!!!

[@jorgemontefusco650]

A class act, one who can make Americans proud!

[@jafsauce4748]

I’m here after she won her Miami 1000 event congrats Danielle

[@michaeleugster9700]

Brilliant speech...

[@petergrabsch3736]

Wonderful athlete & person to match just like our Ash Barty! I love the sportsmanship of these champion Ladies...Australian men's tennis please have a close look at how these women conduct themselves it's really very refreshing

[@donnafielder6027]

Collins gave a wonderful speech even in her defeat! I thought Collins had that second game won but it just wasn’t meant to be! Collins is a hard working tennis pro & there will be more finals in her future! Congrats to you Collins for being a number 10 player on Monday & for playing a wonderful Australia Open Final 👏😊🥂