Danielle Collins has hit back at criticism of her goading of the Australian Open crowd, saying: “I don’t care what some guy living in his basement is writing on the internet.” Collins, the American world No.

Danielle Collins, who was booed throughout her match against Destanee Aiava, was stopped from swearing by a moderator.

In the Round of 64 at the Australian Open on Tuesday, Danielle Collins (ranked No. 11) faces Destanee Aiava (No. 195).In her last competition, Aiava was defeated by Elena Rybakina 1-6, 6-7 in the

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 16: Danielle Collins of the United States 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)

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,

Danielle Collins beat home favourite Destanee Aiava 7-6 4-6 6-2 during the second round of the Australian Open; Following her victory, she blew kisses to the crowd and cupped her hand to her ear; Aiav

Collins alienated the Show Court Arena crowd during her second-round victory over rising Australian Destanee Aiava, first telling them to ‘shut up’ before repeatedly cupping her ear after winning and even gesturing to her backside.

During her previous match, Danielle Collins blew kisses to the raucous crowd after knocking out the last Australian in the draw; Collins fell to a straight-sets defeat to American counterpart Madison Keys;

Destanee Aiava has shone at this year's Australian Open, producing a major career highlight reaching round two for the first time in her career. Today, she faces the biggest match yet of her career.

Danielle Collins appeared to revel in playing the part of pantomime villain at the Australian Open on Thursday as she took down home favorite Destanee Aiava 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in front of a raucous crowd.

Former Virginia Cavaliers, Emma Navarro and Danielle Collins continue to represent the University of Virginia well. They do it in very different ways, but these two women continue to find success on the court in high-profile events.