In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Open, American tennis player Danielle Collins faced a hostile crowd after her victory over Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava. The match, which Collins won in three sets, was intense and closely contested. However, it was her post-match behavior that truly captured everyone’s attention.
As the boos rang out across Melbourne Park, Collins responded by blowing kisses to the crowd and gesturing provocatively. She then went on to thank the crowd for attending the match and boosting her prize money. “I was thinking during the match, ‘if I’m out here I might as well take that big fat pay cheque. CoCo and I, we love a good five-star vacation. So part of that cheque is going to go towards that — so, thank you, guys.”
Collins’ comments and actions were met with even louder boos, but she remained unfazed. She continued to joke about the situation, stating that the money from the tickets paid by the crowd was going towards her “Danielle Collins Fund”. Despite the negative reaction, Collins seemed to enjoy the energy and passion of the crowd, using it to fuel her performance.
The incident has sparked a debate about sportsmanship and crowd behavior at the Australian Open, with some criticizing the fans for their treatment of Collins. Nevertheless, Collins’ boldness and sense of humor have made her a memorable figure in this year’s tournament.
As Collins prepares for her next match, she remains a controversial yet captivating presence on the court, with fans eagerly awaiting her next move.
Collins at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LLLWLLWWLL Currently the world no.11, Collins has a composed 2-1 record in 2025. The American is currently playing at the Australian Open where she toppled the world no.138 Daria Snigur 7-6(4) 6-3 and the world no.195 Destanee Aiava 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2.
Danielle Collins will come up against the world no.14 Madison Keys in the 3rd round. Their record is 2-1 for Keys.
The American won 4 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
