Follow Whatsapp Channel
Collins explained that she had been dealing with some health challenges over the last few months, including a diagnosis of endometriosis, and intimated that her plans to start a family had not proved as straightforward as she had hoped.
The 30-year-old Collins has announced that she will retire from the sport at the end of this season but has found herself playing in the form of her life and has extended her winning streak to 13 matches.
The 30-year-old overcame fourth seed Elena Rybakina in just over two hours to become the sixth American woman to claim the crown in Miami.
The world No. 1 ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open by beating American Danielle Collins.
World No. 1 Barty's victory ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner since Chris O'Neil won the women's title in 1978.
Swiatek rallied from a set and a break down in brutal heat to overpower Estonian Kaia Kanepi 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-3.
Frenchwoman Cornet, making her 63rd main draw appearance at a Grand Slam, improved her record against 2018 finalist Halep to 4-1 after the 32-year-old came through a battle lasting two hours and 33 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena.
Collins, who made the semifinals of the 2019 Australian Open, criticised Novak Djokovic last month after the men's world No. 1 said it would be 'impossible' to play this year's US Open under COVID-19 protocols proposed by organisers.
Results 1-8
