MELBOURNE, Australia — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins' corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open was absolutely fine — which 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.

After extending her career in light of fertility struggles, the 2022 Australian Open finalist committed to "keep playing here for the next couple of weeks and months" as her health allows her.

Tennis great Novak Djokovic applauded Danielle Collins for her witty response to the Australian crowd's heckling during her second-round match. Collins humorously stated that the hecklers' ticket money would fund her next five-star vacation.

Danielle Collins was not meant to play tennis in 2025. The 31-year-old came out of a planned retirement following fertility issues and now finds herself fully embracing the role of pantomime

The final Aussie hope at Melbourne Park, Alex de Minaur, also takes the court in his toughest test to date against 31st-seed Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, two of the most in-form players in Melbourne this week, French veteran Gael Monfils and fourth seed Taylor Fritz, headline Margaret Court Arena action in the day.

Novak Djokovic called Danielle Collins' feisty reaction to Australian Open hecklers "funny" and "smart" after himself getting riled up during his third-round win on Friday.

Novak Djokovic supports Danielle Collins for her assertive response to hecklers at the Australian Open, reflecting a trend where tennis players engage more with vocal spectators. Both athletes demonstrate how tennis is evolving,

Former Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins has toasted a fiery second-round win over Aussie rising star Destanee Aiava and a parochial crowd in Melbourne. Collins was forced into a fight on Kia Arena — not helped by a foot injury — before claiming a 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 6-2 victory in two hours and 25 minutes.

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

Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins and her reaction to the hostile Australian Open crowd after having his own running battle with fans on Friday night. The 24-time major winner booked his spot in the fourth round at Melbourne Park after a comfortable 6-1 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Machac on Rod Laver Arena that he described as his best display of the tournament so far.

Novak Djokovic has leapt to the defence of Australian Open villain Danielle Collins as crowd behaviour continues to cause issues at Melbourne Park. The 10-time champion battled a heckler, berated technology,

MELBOURNE - Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously. Read more at straitstimes.