BILLIE JEAN KING CUP

November 15, 2024

Danielle Collins

Team USA

Quick Quotes

R. SRAMKOVA/D. Collins

6-2, 7-5

Team Slovakia - 1

Team USA - 1

Q. She played really well, obviously. Your assessment?

DANIELLE COLLINS: Yeah, I mean, obviously I have had some time off, and it's not easy, you know, when you're trying to find or gain momentum and coming into it a little bit cold turkey.

No, I tried my best, but a lot of the match I just couldn't get into my rhythm and execute the shots that I would normally be able to. It was unfortunate obviously, because I'm playing for my country and playing for something bigger than myself. It just wasn't clicking for me.

Q. Second set was close. What was the difference there?

DANIELLE COLLINS: A lot of back-and-forth, and I think a lot of the big moments she went after it and I got a little bit passive at times, and also certain moments missed some shots by a few inches. Yeah, just got a bit unlucky and a little hesitant.