In a dramatic Round of 16 match at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, American tennis star Danielle Collins secured a hard-fought victory over Britain's Emma Raducanu, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. The match, however, was marked by an incident involving a cameraman during a changeover.
During the second set, as Collins was preparing to hydrate during a changeover, she noticed a cameraman positioned uncomfortably close to both her and Raducanu. Expressing her discomfort, Collins addressed the situation directly, stating, "I need to get water. We're on a changeover. You don't need to be that close to me and you don't need to be on top of Emma. It's wildly inappropriate."
The incident occurred shortly after Raducanu had taken a medical timeout due to an apparent back injury. Despite the interruption, Collins maintained her focus, dominating the second set and ultimately clinching the match in the third.
With this victory, Collins advances to the quarterfinals in Strasbourg, where she is set to face either Jessica Pegula or Anna Kalinskaya. As she continues her impressive run, Collins remains a formidable presence on the court, both in skill and in advocating for player comfort and respect.
Coco Gauff’s Comic Serve Moment Against Zheng Qinwen Adds Charm To Italian Open Semifinal Battle; Video
In a thrilling semifinal clash at the 2025 Italian Open, Coco Gauff not only displayed her tennis prowess but also provided a hilarious moment that lightened the mood. The match against Zheng Qinwen was tightly contested, with Gauff winning the first set in a tiebreak and Zheng bouncing back to take the second 6-4. However, the most memorable moment came early in the third set, not through intense rallies but through an unexpected comic incident.
As Gauff prepared to serve in the opening game of the deciding set, Zheng broke her racquet strings mid-rally and left the court to change her racquet. Fully focused on her service routine, Gauff served without noticing Zheng had stepped away. She was surprised to find no one on the opposite side of the net, leading to laughter from the crowd, the umpire, and even Gauff herself, who smiled and shrugged off the embarrassment.
The match, which had been more gritty than spectacular, saw neither player able to dominate. Zheng managed to break Gauff’s serve and seemed close to sealing the win. Yet, Gauff fought back, breaking Zheng on a crucial break point to level the score at 5-5. Both players then held serve to push the set into a tiebreak.
Gauff seized the momentum in the tiebreak, winning the decisive mini-break and closing out the match 7-4 in the breaker after more than three and a half hours. With this victory, she advanced to the Italian Open final to face local favorite Jasmine Paolini. This match perfectly showcased Gauff’s competitive spirit and her ability to stay composed, even after a lighthearted moment under pressure.
