Danielle Collins, the American tennis star, has made headlines not only for her impressive performance at the Australian Open but also for her candid comments directed at the crowd after her victory over Destanee Aiava. Collins, who is seeded tenth in the tournament, managed to secure a spot in the third round by winning a thrilling match that ended 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-2.
By reaching the third round, Collins earned a substantial prize of AU$290,000. This amount represents a significant increase from the prize money she would have received had she been eliminated in the second round. Collins didn’t shy away from expressing her delight over the financial reward, even going as far as to call it a “big fat pay cheque” during her on-court interview.
The victory and the prize money have certainly added to Collins’ motivation and confidence as she continues her campaign in the tournament. With her sights set on further success, Collins is now preparing to face fellow American Madison Keys in the next round.
As Collins continues to advance in the Australian Open, her earnings and performance are sure to draw even more attention from fans and media alike.
Collins at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.11, the American has a 2-1 record in 2025. Collins is now having a run at the Australian Open where she beat 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 Rose Collins will come up against the world no.14 Madison Keys in the 3rd round. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Keys.
Collins won 4 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)