Danielle Collins' remarkable run of form continued on Thursday as she stormed past Clara Burel of France 6-1, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the WTA 500 clay court event in Strasbourg. This latest victory marks Collins' 21st win in her last 23 matches, propelling her back into the Top 10 of the WTA rankings.
Collins' meteoric rise up the rankings over the past three-and-a-half months has been nothing short of astonishing. After starting the year at No. 71, she has steadily climbed to her current position of No. 12, and is now projected to return to the Top 10 when the new rankings are released after the tournament.
The American's impressive ranking rise is a testament to her consistent performances throughout the season. She began her ascent with a second-round finish in Abu Dhabi in February, followed by a quarterfinal appearance in Doha. Her breakthrough came at the Miami Open, where she claimed the title, followed by another victory in Charleston. She then reached the semifinals in Rome, further solidifying her position among the world's elite.
Collins' return to the Top 10 is a significant milestone in her career. She previously spent 19 weeks in the elite group in 2022, including one week at No. 10 after reaching the Australian Open final. Her current ranking of No. 12 is just one spot below her career-high of No. 7, which she achieved in July 2022.
With the French Open just around the corner, Collins will be looking to continue her impressive form and make a deep run at Roland Garros. The two weeks of the tournament will mark her 20th and 21st career weeks in the Top 10, a testament to her hard work and dedication.
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