Every person that’s bought a ticket to come out here and heckle me or do what they do, it’s all going towards the Danielle Collins Fund.”

Aussie tennis fans are describing it as "fitting" that the player who beat Danielle Collins went on to win the Australian Open after Collins became enemy No.1 in Melbourne last week. And the tennis world is marvelling at Madison Keys' giant-killing run to her first grand slam title.

Novak Djokovic approved Danielle Collins' response to Australian Open hecklers as the Serb funnily stated that he is now "a big fan" of hers. On Thursday, the American tennis star edged out Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava 7-6 (4) 4-6 6-2.

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.

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.

Former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins won a fiery second-round clash against Australia's Destanee Aiava on January 16. The battle that ran for two hours and 25 minutes was held on Melbourne's Kia Arena.

Plus, Grand Slam champs Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu's divergent paths cross again in the third round. Before each day's play in Melbourne, we'll preview three must-see matches.

Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating ... Second-seed Iga Swiatek waltzed into the third round, along with fellow Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina on a bright and sunny Thursday at Melbourne Park.

USA's Danielle Collins caused a stir on day five of the Australian Open with an astonishing post-match interview after sealing her place in the third round.

Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic all play, with Nick Kyrgios leading Australian hopes. They are joined by Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur, Danielle Collins and Naomi Osaka on a star-studded day’s play. Here’s what to watch on the three biggest show courts and around the grounds.

Australian Open star Destanee Aiava has spoken out after constantly being mistaken for fellow WTA Tour ace Naomi Osaka. Aiava progressed into the second round of her home Grand Slam with a 2-1 victory over Belgian player Greet Minnen in game one.

American tennis pro Danielle Collins isn’t making any new friends ... advanced to the third round of this year’s Grand Slam after defeating Australia’s own Destanee Aiava on Thursday ...