Tennis Turmoil: Danielle Collins' Heated Exchange with Fans
American star Danielle Collins lost her cool during her second-round Australian Open match against homegrown talent Destanee Aiava.
The 10th seed and former finalist was attempting to serve in the first game of the second set, trailing Aiava 15-30.
When she faulted her serve, the crowd could be heard sharing jeers.
The American then stopped to respond.
"Shut up," Collins yelled into the crowd.
Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates a point. Getty
The boos from the crowd rang out through KIA Arena immediately in response.
"Please show some respect to both players, thank you," the chair umpire said.
Collins then shook her head as she returned to serve.
"The crowd certainly getting under the skin," David Basheer said on Nine.
And tennis fans worldwide were not impressed with Collins' reaction.
"Ladies and gentlemen - Danielle KAREN Collins," one wrote on X.
"Danielle Collins is unserious," another added.
Collins took the first set over the Australian hopeful 7-6 (7-4), before dropping the second 4-6.
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