Overview
- Collins announced on Instagram that she will pause competition during the early 2026 swing.
- She will skip the Australian Open as she focuses on health and personal medical plans.
- Recovering from a late-2025 back injury, she has not played since a first-round loss at the US Open in August.
- She said she is undergoing multiple egg-freezing procedures, has one remaining, and is managing difficult hormone side effects.
- During her time off court, she will appear in a non-playing role with Tennis Channel, with specifics to be confirmed.