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Danielle Collins Discloses Hospitalization After Illness and Severe Back Pain

The world No. 67 has ended her 2025 season, with a return targeted for 2026.

Overview

  • In an Instagram post, the American said she felt very unwell, could not sleep, and sought hospital care while far from home.
  • She described her back as 'absolutely killing me' during the episode and said travel and tournament stress had taken a toll.
  • Friends Isabeau Ruiter and Menno de Groot took her to the hospital, helped secure medical appointments, and cared for her during recovery.
  • Collins ended her 2025 campaign after a first-round US Open exit and remains committed to competing in 2026.
  • Her season featured a Cincinnati loss to Taylor Townsend while playing through a herniated disc, set against longer-term battles with endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis.