Djokovic, who knows what it's like to be a tennis villain, supported the American getting the last word on a hostile Australian Open crowd.

Tennis purists felt unsettled as Danielle Collins went right at a rowdy Australian crowd after taking out a hometown favourite in incredible scenes. But the exchange is actually healthy for the sport.

That 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.

Novak Djokovic supports Danielle Collins after she silences boos from the Melbourne crowd during her Australian Open 2025 win ...

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.

Jannik Sinner and young tyro Learner Tien will look to reach the second week of the Australian Open on Saturday while the women's third round is headlined by Iga Swiatek taking on Emma Raducanu.

Novak Djokovic said he "loved" Danielle Collins' controversial reaction to the hostility she was shown by the crowd at the Australian Open.

Danielle Collins added salt to the wounds of 'rowdy' Australian Open fans after she claimed that their heckling pays her ...

Danielle Collins appeared to revel in playing the part of pantomime villain at the Australian Open on Thursday as she took ...

The third round of the Australian Open concludes on Saturday, with several big stars and numerous mouth-watering clashes on ...

The third round of the Australian Open concludes on Saturday, with several big stars and numerous mouth-watering clashes on the schedule. The day’s action begins with women’s second seed Iga Swiatek ...