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Danielle Collins Faces Backlash After Provocative Australian Open Victory

The American tennis player responded to crowd boos with bold gestures and comments, drawing both criticism and admiration.

  • Danielle Collins defeated Australian Destanee Aiava in a tense three-set match during the Australian Open's second round.
  • Following crowd boos, Collins blew kisses, gestured to the audience, and made provocative remarks during her on-court interview.
  • She joked about using her prize money for luxury vacations, thanking the audience for indirectly contributing to her earnings.
  • Collins later defended her behavior, stating she thrives on energetic crowds regardless of their support or hostility.
  • Novak Djokovic expressed support for Collins, praising her handling of the situation and her bold personality on and off the court.
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