Anticipation was at fever pitch as Danielle Collins returned to the court days after taunting the Aussie crowd, and the locals predictably had something waiting for her.

Danielle Collins, the American tennis star, once again faced a rowdy crowd as she took to the court for her third-round match against Madison Keys at the Australian Open.

Collins defeated home favorite Destanee Aiava in a controversial second-round clash, to the displeasure of a hostile crowd in Melbourne.

The American dedicated the victory to the local fans, who had supported her opponent in the match. Danielle Collins, a semifinalist at the 2022 Australian Open, took it out on the crowd at the Kia Arena after her victory that gave her a ticket to the third round The American did not like the constant cheering for her opponent,

Danielle Collins has gotten into a back-and-forth with a booing crowd at the Australian Open after eliminating a local player.

American tennis player Danielle Collins embraced the Australian Open boos after her latest win. But there's more to her heel turn than meets the eye.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Danielle Collins booed off the court after Australian Open loss. Melbourne’s raucous crowd enjoyed the last laugh over Collins as she suffered a 6-4, 6-4 third-round exit at the hands of compatriot Madison Keys. Booed from the moment she stepped foot on Rod Laver Arena, 10th seed Collins was stoic.

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.

Former Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins has toasted a fiery second-round win over Aussie rising star Destanee Aiava and a parochial crowd in Melbourne. Collins was forced into a fight on Kia Arena — not helped by a foot injury — before claiming a 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-2 victory in two hours and 25 minutes.

Danielle Collins thanked a hostile Australian Open crowd for helping to fund her next vacation after beating its last home hope in the women’s draw. Collins beat Destanee Aiava 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 to set up a third-round meeting with U.

Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open. Fans didn't hold back on Collins, 31, when she defeated Australia's Destanee Aiava on Thursday, Jan. 16.

American tennis star Danielle Collins has continued her baiting of Australian Open fans despite having been knocked out of the tournament. The 31-year-old lost at the third-round stage to compatriot Madison Keys,