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/Kim Kyung-Hoon
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.
Collins blew kisses at jeering fans and later thanked them for paying for her next five-star vacation following her second-round win over local favourite Destanee Aiava on Thursday, earning the sympathy of Novak Djokovic, who said the sport needed to take itself a bit less seriously.
