Novak Djokovic said he “loved” Danielle Collins’ reaction to a hostile home crowd at the Australian Open, adding that he was now a “big fan” of the American. After beating home favourite Destanee Aiava on a raucous Kia Arena,

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.

Novak Djokovic has had his say after Danielle Collins caused controversy with her antics at the Australian Open. The American star riled up the fans after beating Destanee Aiava on Thursday, gesturing to kiss her bottom and reminding them that she was taking a “big fat pay cheque”.

Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins and her reaction to the hostile Australian Open crowd after having his own running battle with fans on Friday night. The 24-time major winner booked his spot in the fourth round at Melbourne Park after a comfortable 6-1 6-4 6-4 win over Tomas Machac on Rod Laver Arena that he described as his best display of the tournament so far.

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.

The final Aussie hope at Melbourne Park, Alex de Minaur, also takes the court in his toughest test to date against 31st-seed Francisco Cerundolo on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, two of the most in-form players in Melbourne this week, French veteran Gael Monfils and fourth seed Taylor Fritz, headline Margaret Court Arena action in the day.

We can have a drink, though. Maybe you had a few already. Him and I were going back and forth for quite awhile.”

Novak Djokovic supports Danielle Collins for her assertive response to hecklers at the Australian Open, reflecting a trend where tennis players engage more with vocal spectators. Both athletes demonstrate how tennis is evolving,

Novak Djokovic confronted a heckler during his Australian Open match. The Serbian joins Danielle Collins as the latest star to face the plight of rowdy audiences down under. Djokovic, the 24-time

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has thrown his support behind Danielle Collins in her battle with Aussie crowds. Collins had several controversial interactions with the fans during her second-round win over Destanee Aiava,

Danielle Collins defeats Australia's Destanee Aiava, responding to boos from the crowd with bold comments, while. Novak Djokovic defends her humor.