Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins absent from WTA tennis in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins have not participated in any WTA matches this season. Azarenka has not played since the 2025 US Open and remains silent about her absence, currently ranked 450th. Collins had earlier signaled a retirement after the 2024 season but returned in 2025. She attributed her recent hiatus to recovery from injuries and fertility treatments, and she currently holds a ranking of 703. Both players have not confirmed their status for the remainder of the season.
- •Azarenka has not played since 2025 US Open and has dropped to 450th in ranking.
- •Collins previously announced plans to retire after the 2024 season.
- •Collins has been recovering from injury and fertility treatments.
- •Collins currently ranks 703rd on the WTA list.
- •Both players have not played any WTA events in 2026.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Are Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins done with WTA tennis?
"Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins have not played WTA tennis in 2026. Will they return to the game, or are they retired?
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