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Danielle Collins takes it out on the Melbourne crowd: "The haters are the ones who pay my bills"

The American dedicated the victory to the local fans, who had ed her opponent in the match

Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts after defeating Destanee Aiava of...
Danielle Collins of the U.S. reacts after defeating Destanee Aiava of Australia in their second round match at the Australian Open.LAPRESSE
  • JOAN SOLSONA
    Melboiurne
  • PATRICK SPENCER
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Danielle Collins, a semifinalist at the 2022 Australian Open, took it out on the crowd at the Kia Arena after her victory that gave her a ticket to the third round

The American did not like the constant cheering for her opponent, the local player Destanee Aiava. That is why at the end of the match, with a 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 victory, she took out all her anger on the Australian fans

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First she put her hand to her ear, as if asking them to make more noise, then she blew them kisses and ended up slapping her butt. "When I play in a hostile environment I get even more motivated. It has helped me to push myself to the limit to win. The haters are the ones who pay my bills and it's a super nice feeling. Everyone who buys a ticket and goes against me at the end of the day pays my expenses," Collins said at the end of the match.

Delays his retirement

Collins, ranked 11th in the WTA at 31 years of age, had planned to hang up her racket at the end of last season to become a mother. She finally decided to continue on the circuit, at least for one more season. Her third-round duel with compatriot Madison Keys guarantees the presence of an American in the last 16

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