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,
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.
During her previous match, Danielle Collins blew kisses to the raucous crowd after knocking out the last Australian in the draw; Collins fell to a straight-sets defeat to American counterpart Madison Keys;
Danielle Collins is out of the Australian Open in the third round and the crowd made sure to give her one final round of boos as she was leaving the court. In an all-American battle, world No. 14 Madison Keys saw off the No. 10 seed 6-4 6-4 to progress into the round-of-16.
Keys got the better of her childhood rival, who has become a controversial figure in Melbourne, on Rod Laver Arena, and made new fans with her ringing endorsement of the city’s coffee scene.
There was another hostile reception for Danielle Collins as she walked out onto court for her third-round match with Madison Keys at the Australian Open. The American was again loudly jeered, and responded by smiling and waving.
Australian Open’s villain du jour, Danielle Collins, has opened up on her running battle with the crowds following her tournament exit.
Danielle Collins was greeted with loud boos as she stepped onto Rod Laver Arena for her third-round match against Madison Keys at the Australian Open. This reaction was expected after her behavior during her second-round match.
Danielle Collins is no stranger to controversy at this year’s Australian Open. And the Melbourne crowd made their feelings on the American known once again.
Rock Island's Madison Keys won in straight sets on Saturday over Danielle Collins to advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open.
Danielle Collins was unapologetic about her run-in with tennis fans in Australia, but the brash American has joined the chorus of voices arguing that tennis must find ways to entertain new audiences.
Tennis star Danielle Collins had a tough exit from the Australian Open on Saturday. The 31-year-old American was knocked out by her compatriot Madison Keys in the third round with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Collins's exit from the tournament was met with a chorus of boos from fans at Melbourne Park.