Australian Open semi-finalist Danielle Collins praised by Alize Lim for 'brave' endometriosis admission

As Danielle Collins prepares to face Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Australian Open, the American can take heart from a far bigger battle she has faced off-court following her struggles with endometriosis. Women’s health is often a subject that hasn’t historically been widely discussed when it comes to impact on performance in sport.

Ad/> However, these subjects are no longer taboo with more sports stars openly talking about the issues they face. /> Australian Open'It affects you physically' Alize Lim on players dealing with periodsAN HOUR AGO Collins, 28, spoke exclusively to Eurosport last year, candidly explaining how she suffered with endometriosis – a condition in which tissue and cells similar to the lining on the inside of the uterus or womb grow outside of the uterus or womb, and can cause incredible pain that can be debilitating during periods.

After her quarter-final victory against France’s Alize Cornet, she again spoke openly about undergoing surgery for the condition and feeling more ‘free’. “I’m able to live my best life and be able to feel like a normal person,” Collins said.

Ruthless Collins powers past Cornet into the semi-finals Danielle Collins — 'It's important for me to share my journey with endometriosis' — Players’ Voice Reacting to Collins’ comments, Eurosport’s Alize Lim praised the American for her bravery and suggested that female players shouldn’t be afraid to discuss matters that impact their physical health. Lim believes that high-profile women opening up on the subject will ultimately be beneficial as it may help others recognise potential issues.

“I think it's definitely brave that Danielle Collins opened up about her endometriosis,” Lim said. “It's never easy to talk about these