Danielle Collins appeared to revel in playing the part of pantomime villain at the Australian Open on Thursday as she took down home favorite Destanee Aiava 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in front of a raucous crowd.

Danielle Collins, who was booed throughout her match against Destanee Aiava, was stopped from swearing by a moderator.

Danielle Collins beat home favourite Destanee Aiava 7-6 4-6 6-2 during the second round of the Australian Open; Following her victory, she blew kisses to the crowd and cupped her hand to her ear; Aiav

Collins blew kisses to the displeased crowd after defeating Australia's Destanee Aiava Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open. Fans didn't hold back on Collins,

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.

Destanee Aiava has shone at this year's Australian Open, producing a major career highlight reaching round two for the first time in her career. Today, she faces the biggest match yet of her career.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 16: Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates winning match point in the Women’s Singles Second Round match against Destanee Aiava of Australia during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches,

Virginia tennis alum Danielle Collins made headlines on Thursday at the 2025 Australian Open, but not as a result of her tennis performance in a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 v

Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths with hecklers at his matches, including Friday night at Rod Laver Arena.

Danielle Collins claimed that the reaction from spectators at Rod Laver Arena "fired her up", but four-time Grand Slam winner Jim Courier feels the booing affected her.