Danielle Collins has been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Collins shared the news with the media.  It also included a statement from her physician Clifton Page.

Collins plans to continue to play professional tennis.  Caroline Wozniacki is another WTA player diagnosed with the disease which can be painful.  Some people go into remission but most will have to deal with it throughout their life.

Serena Williams will be one of speakers at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit to be held between October 27-30, 2019.

This confirms that Serena will not play the WTA finals in Shenzen even if she qualifies since the two events will be held at the same time.  She last played the event in 2014.