MELBOURNE, Australia — 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 ...

Danielle Collins certainly embraced her brief stint as the pantomime villain of Melbourne Park, but the fiery American thinks the crowd may have taken the 'banter' too seriously.

Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

[1/3]Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2025 Danielle Collins of the U.S. in action during her third round match against Madison Keys of the U.S. REUTERS ...

Danielle Collins had the crowd against her at the Austrian Open on Thursday, and it would be an understatement to say she embraced the villain role. Collins beat Australia native Destanee Aiava 7 ...

Danielle Collins of the United States provokes the crowd after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in the second round on Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 More ...

American Danielle Collins reveled in her second-round triumph Thursday at the 2025 Australian Open, rubbing it in the faces of the heckling, pro-Melbourne crowd after topping Australia's Destanee ...