MELBOURNE, Australia — Count Novak Djokovic as being in Danielle Collins’ corner. He thinks her response to booing fans at the Australian Open absolutely was fine — which should come as no surprise, given the way Djokovic gets into back-and-forths ...

Djokovic said he loved "everything" the American said while getting the last word on a hostile Australian Open crowd.

Read what Novak Djokovic had to say about Danielle Collins' controversial action and remarks after her Australian Open victory.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has declared himself Danielle Collins’ “biggest fan” – after she taunted a hostile Australian Open crowd. Collins was booed by punters in Melbourne after

Novak Djokovic has been one of many players who have been heckled at the Australian Open - and the 10-time champion praised Danielle Collins' response to the rowdy crowd

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.

Novak Djokovic and Danielle Collins have both been involved in some controversial moments during the Australian Open.

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.

Danielle Collins stood up for herself when confronted with a booing crowd at the Australian Open on Thursday which was angry that she was beating a local player, Destanee Aiava.

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.

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has declared he is a 'big fan' of Australian Open villain Danielle Collins as unruly crowd behaviour threatens to escalate at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, 37 ...

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