Overview
- In an Instagram post, Collins said she will skip the early 2026 swing, including the Australian Open, and has one egg‑freezing procedure remaining.
- She referenced months of rehab for a back issue that ended her 2025 season, having last competed at the US Open in August after reporting a herniated disk.
- Collins described the fertility hormones as physically taxing and thanked friends for helping her through the process.
- During her break from competition, she said she will appear in a role with Tennis Channel, with details still to come.
- A WTA policy introduced in June 2025 offers special entry ranking protection for players pausing for fertility procedures, a mechanism available if she opts to use it.