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.

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.

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.

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

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.

As the next wave of potential phenoms pours into the 2025 Australian Open, it is clear that tennis is brimming with talent. Although it was difficult to say goodbye to all the notable players who retired in 2024,

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.

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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.

After antagonizing the Australian Open crowd during and after her second-round match, Danielle Collins received a cold welcome from the fans as she took the court for her third-round matchup with Madison Keys.

Danielle Collins made waves at the 2025 Australian Open with a fierce performance against Australia's Destanee Aiava, securing a dominant 6-2 victory. Despite the passionate home crowd booing her, Collins didn’t flinch.