American star Danielle Collins lost her cool on multiple occasions during her second round Australian Open match against homegrown talent Destanee Aiava.
The 10th seed and former finalist ended up clinching a three-set win over the Aussie qualifier, but it was almost secondary post-match.
Collins was going back-and-forth with spectators throughout the 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 win but it reached fever pitch as she celebrated.
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The former Australian Open finalist raised her hand to her ear to egg on the crowd, before blowing them a kiss and gesturing for the crowd to kiss her arse.
Danielle Collins celebrates the win. Getty
Her on-court interview was heavily booed by the fans, but Collins kept things going in extremely sarcastic fashion, riling them up even further.
“I was thinking through the match, I might as well just take that big fat pay cheque,” Collins said while antagonising the crowd.
“Coco [Gauff] and I, we love a good five-star vacation so part of that cheque will go towards that so thank you. Thank you for coming out here and supporting us tonight.
“Thanks everyone … thanks guys, love you.”
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Earlier, the American stopped while in the midst of a service game to respond to the fans inside KIA Arena for jeering her after a fault.
“Shut up,” Collins yelled into the crowd.
The boos from the crowd only rang out louder 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.
The world No.10 will take on fellow American Madison Keys in the third round.
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