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Danielle Collins called 'villain' after Australian Open antics as ex-pro weighs in
Danielle Collins was involved in a heated exchange with fans during her Australian Open second-round win over Destanee Aiava, with the American telling them to "shut up".
Danielle Collins's exchange with rowdy fans lit up the Australian Open, and is proof tennis needs both
Tennis purists felt unsettled as Danielle Collins went right at a rowdy Australian crowd after taking out a hometown favourite in incredible scenes. But the exchange is actually healthy for the sport.
Danielle Collins has a back-and-forth with a booing Australian Open crowd
Danielle Collins got into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player, blowing kisses to the spectators and repeating the phrase, “How about that?!”
American Tennis Player Danielle Collins Thanks Booing Australian Open Crowd for Her 'Big Fat Paycheck'
Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open. Fans didn't hold back on Collins, 31, when she defeated Australia's Destanee Aiava on Thursday, Jan. 16.
American Danielle Collins loses the plot after Australian Open win
It’s fair to say Danielle Collins won’t have the crowd on her side from this point on however long her run in this year’s Australian Open lasts.
I love it! Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans
MELBOURNE, Australia — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches, including Friday night at Rod Laver Arena.
Novak Djokovic applauds Danielle Collins over crowd antics amid fresh Aus Open fan drama
Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins and her reaction to the hostile Australian Open crowd after having his own running battle with fans on Friday night. The 24-time major winner booked his spot in the fourth round at Melbourne Park after a comfortable 6-1 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Machac on Rod Laver Arena that he described as his best display of the tournament so far.
Australian Open Day 7 live: Novak Djokovic a ‘big fan’ of cocky American Danielle Collins
The final Aussie hope at Melbourne Park, Alex de Minaur, also takes the court in his toughest test to date against 31st-seed Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, two of the most in-form players in Melbourne this week, French veteran Gael Monfils and fourth seed Taylor Fritz, headline Margaret Court Arena action in the day.
Danielle Collins 'declares war' on Australian Open crowd
Danielle Collins of the United States blows a kiss to the crowd as she celebrates winning match point in the Women's Singles Second Round match against Destanee Aiava of Australia during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Djokovic 'Big Fan' Of Collins' Reaction To Melbourne Hecklers
Novak Djokovic called Danielle Collins' feisty reaction to Australian Open hecklers "funny" and "smart" after himself getting riled up during his third-round win on Friday.
Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins’ approach to dealing with boisterous fans
Novak Djokovic declared himself a big fan of Danielle Collins’ approach to rowdy Australian Open fans after confronting his own heckler at Melbourne Park. Collins made a big show of taunting the crowd after her late-night victory over home hope Destanee Aiava on Thursday,
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Danielle Collins branded a 'villain' by ex-Aussie pro after telling fans to 'shut up'
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‘Big fat pay cheque’ – Danielle Collins blows kisses at hostile Australian Open crowd and secures $180,000 after two-hour long boos
Another match, another bout of intense booing from the Australian Open crowd. Danielle Collins was the latest tennis star to ...