Danielle Collins has long been one of women's tennis' most fiery competitors. But after her tight second-round Australian Open win over Australian underdog Destanee Aiava, Collins showed she can bring it with the crowd, too.

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,

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

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.

American tennis star Danielle Collins sarcastically thanked Australian Open hecklers for "paying my bills" after she defeated home hope Destanee Aiava in a tense, three-set clash on Thursday.

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

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)

Every person that’s bought a ticket to come out here and heckle me or do what they do, it’s all going towards the Danielle Collins Fund.”

The 31-year-old American embraced being the villain in her second-round victory over Australia's Destanee Aiava.