
‘Paying my bills’: Danielle Collins taunts ‘super drunk’ Australian Open fans who booed during her win over home favorite
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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.
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. The American was booed and jeered during the match and responded by cupping her ear and blowing kisses towards the crowd after securing the victory. As she made her way back the chair, Collins continued to blow kisses in all directions before kissing her hand and slapping her buttocks. Despite the hostilities towards her, the No. 10 seed said she “loved” playing in that atmosphere. “I’ve been doing this my whole life and I love playing in a crowd that has energy, regardless of what side they’re on,” Collins told reporters. “I’m somebody, too, that it just motivates me even more so it’s kind of a good thing, especially when I’m not playing that well. “So I think it really helped me in the end and just helped me concentrate more, and challenged me at times, and just pushed me through the finish line.