Danielle Collins thrives on crowd's boos at Australian Open
Danielle Collins embraces the boos from the crowd, saying they pay her bills. She secures a spot in the third round with a win over Destanee Aiava.
Danielle Collins Shows No Fear of the Booing Crowd
World No. 10 American Danielle Collins is not fazed by the hostile crowd at the Australian Open. In fact, she seems to thrive on it, playfully interacting with the fans and even smacking her backside in their direction.
Collins Secures Victory Against Aiava
Facing Australia's last hope in the women's draw, Destanee Aiava, Collins overcomes a tough challenge to win 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 and advance to the third round.
Using the Boos as Motivation
Collins admits that the negative crowd reaction fuels her performance, saying it's a 'fire under her ass' that motivates her to do better. She even thanks the Australian fans for their contribution to her paycheck, joking that it will go towards a five-star vacation with her girlfriends.
A Professional Wrestling Future?
With her entertaining antics and ability to handle the pressure of a hostile crowd, Collins might just have a future in professional wrestling when she retires from tennis.
Australian Open # Danielle Collins # Destanee Aiava
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