Men’s top seed Jannik Sinner is also up tonight, taking on America’s Marcos Giron in the third round. Women’s second seed Iga Swiatek, fourth seed Jasmine Paolini and sixth seed Elena Rybakina are also in action on a day where huge crowds are expected to flock to Melbourne Park.
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.
Danielle Collins got the last laugh — and a "big fat paycheck" — at the 2025 Australian Open. Fans didn't hold back on Collins, 31, when she defeated Australia's Destanee Aiava on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Here is everything you need to know about Madison Keys vs. Danielle Collins, including TV and streaming options for the match.
The US player had more abuse from the crowd as she lost her third-round clash against compatriot Madison Keys.
It’s fair to say Danielle Collins won’t have the crowd on her side from this point on however long her run in this year’s Australian Open lasts.
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.
Danielle Collins will exit the Australian Open as public enemy number one after roasting a hostile crowd at the Grand Slam and the American said following her defeat on Saturday that it was up to the fans if they wanted to repair their relationship.
As Danielle Collins walks out to Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night (local time), you may hear a few boos from the Australian Open crowd.
The sassy Collins, who calls herself The Danimal, told fans to “shut up” and then cupped her hands to her ears, blew kisses and slapped her backside after beating qualifier Destanee Aiava.
Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic but this is not the first time that he has committed unforced errors on air.