Tennis purists felt unsettled as Danielle Collins went right at a rowdy Australian crowd after taking out a hometown favourite in incredible scenes. But the exchange is actually healthy for the sport.

"Every person that’s bought a ticket to come out here and heckle me ... it’s all going towards the Danielle Collins fund."

Danielle Collins of the United States provokes the crowd after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in the second round on Day 5 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open.

Australian Open tennis star Danielle Collins faced brutal booing from the crowd after her 7-6 4-6 6-2 victory over Destanee Aiava on Thursday. The boos went up dramatically in volume after she trolled spectators for picking up a ‘big fat paycheck’ in her on-court interview at Kia Arena,

Danielle Collins became visibly frustrated with the home crowd in the opening stages of her second round Australian Open match against local favourite Destanee Aiava.