by World number nine Danielle Collins will return to action next year after previously announcing her retirement at the end of the 2024 season.
The 30-year-old American continues to battle endometriosis, which can affect fertility, and told BBC Sport in May that starting a family was “one of her biggest goals outside of tennis.”
Collins posted on Instagram: “The Danimal story isn’t over yet. I will be back on tour in 2025.”
She said that while she was “excited and eager” to end her tennis career “on a high note” this year and “jump headfirst into my next chapter of life,” things did not go as planned.
She described starting a family as her “ultimate dream” and said that in recent months she has not only dealt with some ongoing health issues, but also sought out specialists to help her find her best path forward.
She added: “Dealing with endometriosis and fertility is a huge challenge for many women and something I am actively managing, but I have every confidence in the team I work with. It’s just going to take longer than I thought.”
Collins’ announcement came on the same day she was added to entries for the season-opening United Cup in Australia, which runs from December 27 to January 5.
The 2022 Australian Open finalist won back-to-back tournaments in Miami and Charleston in March and April, showing strong form along the way.
However, she has not competed since her loss to world No. 152 Olivia Gadecki on September 11 in Guadalajara – her fourth consecutive defeat since reaching the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
