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Australian Open: Melbourne crowd hits new low with treatment of American Danielle Collins – Paul Lewis
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Australian Open 2025: Why Danielle Collins was right to rip into her Aussie crowd
Bravo to Danielle Collins. Her Australian Open crowd was cringe-worthy. Supporting Destanee Aiava was one thing. Booing and hissing and squealing and screeching and honking like geese at the American was another.
Danielle Collins branded a 'villain' by ex-Aussie pro after telling fans to 'shut up'
The sassy Collins, who calls herself The Danimal, told fans to “shut up” and then cupped her hands to her ears, blew kisses and slapped her backside after beating qualifier Destanee Aiava.
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)
Novak Djokovic supports Danielle Collins in Australian Open crowd feud
Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins in her battle with Aussie crowds.
'You actually pay my bills': Danielle Collins tells Australian Open hecklers
Danielle Collins overcame Australian Destanee Aiava in a tough second-round match at the Australian Open. Despite being booed by the crowd, Collins noted the financial contribution of spectators. She won 7-6 (7/4),
Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins in her back-and-forth with Australian Open fans
Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine.
Novak Djokovic criticizes ‘provoking’ Australian Open crowd, calls for NFL-style entertainment
Novak Djokovic said he “loved” Danielle Collins’ reaction to a hostile home crowd at the Australian Open, adding that he was now a “big fan” of the American. After beating home favourite Destanee Aiava on a raucous Kia Arena,
Novak Djokovic on Danielle Collins’ Australian Open Antics: Tennis Should Embrace More Personality
Read what Novak Djokovic had to say about Danielle Collins' controversial action and remarks after her Australian Open victory.
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. "So I think she was funny,
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Collins tells Australian Open hecklers: 'You pay my bills'
American tennis star Danielle Collins sarcastically thanked Australian Open hecklers for "paying my bills" after she defeated ...
Danielle Collins dumped out of Australian Open to boos
Danielle Collins faced boos at the Australian Open as she lost 6-4, 6-4 to fellow American Madison Keys in the third round.
Collins glad to be back at Australian Open after personal setbacks
Danielle Collins had no intention of being at this year's Australian Open but the former finalist is glad to be back at ...
Australian Open 2025: Danielle Collins blows kisses to booing crowd after beating Australia's Destanee Aiava
Danielle Collins has long been one of women's tennis' most fiery competitors. But after her tight second-round Australian ...
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Watch: Danielle Collins shuts down hostile crowd with 'Hulk Hogan' celebration
Danielle Collins responded to the hostile crowd, blowing kisses and imitating Hulk Hogan. The 31-year-old faced boos from the ...
Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit
Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport ...