Novak Djokovic Faces Criticism Over Support for Danielle Collins’ On-Court Behavior

Fans accuse Djokovic of hypocrisy after contrasting reactions to Collins’ crowd antics and Ben Shelton’s past celebrations.

Danielle Collins was booed during her Australian Open matches after taunting the crowd with post-match gestures and comments about enjoying the 'villain' role.
Collins defended her actions, emphasizing her intent to bring humor to the game and expressing gratitude for increased sponsorship opportunities despite the backlash.
Novak Djokovic praised Collins' handling of the crowd, calling himself a 'big fan,' which sparked criticism from fans who highlighted his past disapproval of Ben Shelton's celebratory behavior at the 2023 US Open.
Fans pointed to Djokovic’s imitation of Shelton’s 'dialed-in' celebration, which he later admitted was a reaction to Shelton’s perceived lack of respect on and off the court.
The contrasting reactions have reignited discussions about sportsmanship, with some defending Collins and Shelton while others question Djokovic’s consistency.