Danielle Collins gets real about her handshake controversy with Iga Swiatek & pushback on her reaction

Danielle Collins and Iga Swiatek have experienced notable tensions in their recent tennis encounters, particularly during the Paris 2024 Olympics and the 2025 United Cup.

Paris 2024 Olympics Incident:

In their Olympic quarterfinal match, Collins retired in the third set due to an abdominal injury. During the match, a powerful backhand from Collins struck Swiatek in the chest, causing her to momentarily lose breath. Collins approached the net to apologize, and play resumed after Swiatek recovered. Later, Collins expressed frustration over Swiatek’s on-court behavior, accusing her of insincerity regarding her injury. Collins stated, “I told Iga she didn’t have to be insincere about my injury… I don’t need the fakeness.”

2025 United Cup Handshake Controversy:

The tension persisted into the 2025 United Cup final, where Collins and Swiatek shared a notably frosty handshake. Collins barely acknowledged Swiatek during the greeting, reflecting the ongoing strain between the two players. Following the match, Collins addressed the incident on social media, maintaining her stance and posting unapologetically about her interactions with Swiatek.

These incidents highlight the ongoing discord between Collins and Swiatek, stemming from their Olympic encounter and extending into subsequent tournaments.