Collins insensitive to criticism: "I don't care what a guy who lives in his basement writes on the internet".
Danielle Collins's run at the Australian Open came to an end this Saturday after losing to compatriot Madison Keys in two sets (6-4, 6-4).
The world No. 11 did, however, leave her mark on this 2025 edition after her public taunting in the 2nd round against Destanee Aiava and her subsequent comments on court.
Speaking to reporters after her elimination, Collins returned to the subject of her divisive personality: "If the Australian public want to forgive me, I suppose that's up to them. The most important thing is that nobody got hurt.
Maybe some things were taken personally and they shouldn't have been taken that way by the crowd, but I think people sometimes take life far too seriously.
I heard recently that the average age of tennis spectators is 65. We need to provide entertainment.
I think I can make jokes, make people laugh, and I don't have an over-inflated ego when it comes to what's written about me.
I don't care what some guy who lives in his basement writes on the internet. I'm just trying to enjoy my life."
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