Danielle Collins' Bikini Photos Captivate Fans Amid Tennis Feud
American tennis star Danielle Collins turned heads on Instagram this Wednesday, posing in a vibrant purple bikini during her time in Miami. The former Australian Open finalist shared snaps that nearly saw a wardrobe malfunction, with fans showering her comment section with praise. Admirers exclaimed phrases like 'Jaw dropped' and 'Absolute model oh my', celebrating her bold look.
Social Media Flirtation Allegations Surface
This racy post emerged just days after Collins ignited a controversy by accusing French tennis player Corentin Moutet of sliding into her direct messages and flirting with her. The claims were broadcast during a Tennis Channel interview at the Miami Open, where host Steve Weissman recounted an interaction between the two athletes on a practice court.
Weissman described Moutet as 'shouting at you, he was cat calling you', prompting Collins to elaborate. She quipped, 'If you're going to be flirting with me like that, you're going to have to get a bigger serve.' Collins humorously added that success in tennis hinges on 'big forehands and big serves', rather than height or personality.
Height Preferences Fuel the Dispute
The tension escalated when Collins revealed that Moutet unfollowed her on social media after learning from her dating profile that she isn't interested in 'short kings'. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches herself, Collins clarified, 'It's just a preference. Nothing against the short kings.' She alleged that Moutet, who is listed at 5 feet 11 inches, messaged her post-unfollow to ask if she saw his match and 'all the big serves that he was hitting'. Collins playfully noted he doesn't 'have a chance yet'.
Corentin Moutet's Furious Denial
Moutet, scheduled to face world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the Round of 32, responded with a fiery denial on X. He questioned, 'How can I unfollow you when I never followed you?' and accused Collins of fabricating stories for attention. Moutet claimed that Collins followed him and proposed playing mixed doubles, adding, 'You should learn how to love yourself so you won't have to do stupid things for people loves.'
He also blasted Tennis Channel, posting, 'Tennis Channel how can you let someone say BS like this on tv,' and sarcastically commended them as 'good sport journalist'. The network had shared the interview segment on social media with the caption 'It's another Storytime with Danielle', further fueling the online spat.
Collins' Personal Life and Current Status
Danielle Collins is currently sidelined due to a back injury. In November, she publicly announced her breakup with boyfriend Bryan Kipp, a vice president at a biotech firm, by posting a dating profile online. Her profile expressed desires to 'raise my chickens, do home projects, make freshly baked sourdough, be a stay at home dog mom, and hopefully pop out some babies soon', while humorously stating, 'This is a no short kings zone.'
This blend of personal revelation and professional drama has captivated tennis fans, highlighting the intersection of social media, sports, and celebrity culture in modern athletics.
