Danielle Collins turned up the drama at the Australian Open, leaving fans shocked and divided with her cheeky antics during a fiery second-round clash against Aussie hopeful Destanee Aiava. Booed relentlessly by the home crowd, the feisty American didn’t just brush it off—she doubled down, firing back with over-the-top kisses, a sassy clap of her backside, and a masterclass in unapologetic “I don’t give a damn” attitude. With every ironic gesture and biting remark, Collins made it crystal clear: if you’re coming for her, expect her to hit back twice as hard.
The tenth-seeded Collins battled through boos and jeers from the Kia Arena crowd to secure a 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2 victory over qualifier Aiava, advancing to the third round. But it wasn’t just her tennis that made headlines—Collins’ bold response to the crowd’s hostility became the talk of the tournament.
Little bit of prime “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan about Danielle Collins post match!#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/nyusDgt3PP
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2025
As the match concluded, the 31-year-old American cupped her hand to her ear, encouraging more noise from the unimpressed crowd, and sealed her victory with ironic kisses to the audience. The reaction? A chorus of boos, which only fueled Collins’…
