Novak Djokovic weighs in on Danielle Collins Australian Open behaviour

Novak Djokovic said he was a 'big fan' of Danielle Collins and her clap-backs

Collins wasn’t happy with the crowd's reception when she faced Aussie qualifier Aiava on Thursday night. Some cheered on her mistakes while rooting for their own.

After clinching a 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2 victory, she touched her ear and said: “How about that?” The taunting continued as she blew sarcastic kisses and spoke about her big payday. The world No. 11 later doubled down in her press conference, adding: “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.” Her behaviour sparked controversy, and Collins has become the talk of the town in Melbourne - for better or worse. While some aren’t happy with her antics, Djokovic has confessed that he’s all for it.

Danielle Collins taunted the Australian Open crowd and said they were 'paying her bills'

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“I loved her response. I loved it, everything she said on the court, off the court,” Djokovic laughed, speaking after his third-round win on Friday. Big fan of Danielle Collins after that. I was before, but now, big fan. I love it.” Weighing in on the debate around her behaviour, the 24-time Grand Slam champion even admitted he likely would have been even worse in her position. Djokovic added: I heard some comments of people that she shouldn't have said that or that. “I think she handled it really well. I don't think I would be that polite, and I know exactly the feeling. So I think she was funny, smart, and just big fan of what she did. Big fan.”

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