From tie‑dreaks to dance moves: US team's spirited display at international tennis event
The final tournament of the Billie Jean King Cup is currently taking place in Seville. During one of Thursday's matches, the United States team took on last year's champion, Switzerland. Danielle Collins confidently defeated her opponent, Celine Naef, and a recording made during a game break has turned into an internet sensation. The unexpected stars of the clip were Collins' national teammates.
11:07 AM EST, November 10, 2023
The Billie Jean King Cup final tournament kicked off on Tuesday (November 7th) and will run until Sunday (November 12th). Among the 12 participating teams is the Polish team, which received a wild card despite their loss in the qualifiers.
The teams were divided into four groups, each consisting of three teams. The USA and Switzerland teams were scheduled to meet on Thursday.
Danielle Collins and Celine Naef were the first players on the court. Collins, the American player who ranks more than 80 places higher than her opponent in the WTA ranking, was the clear favorite.
The first set was evenly contested. It ultimately came down to a tie-break, where Collins claimed a 7-4 victory. In the second game, Collins dominated, allowing her opponent only one win.
A recording from this match has flooded the internet. Interestingly, the clip wasn't captured during an action play, but rather during a short break. The video features Danielle Collins sitting with the team captain, Kathy Rinaldi, on a bench.
Music can be heard in the background. The infectious '90s hit "Macarena" played, prompting the fans to immediately start dancing. The real surprise, however, was when the American tennis players joined in the fun.
It's evident they're also dancing. Sloane Stephens, Clervie Ngounoue, and Peyton Stearns put their moves on display. "Hey Macarena!" reacted the handlers of the Billie Jean King Cup profile on platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
