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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Novak Djokovic backs Danielle Collins’ approach to dealing with boisterous fans

Novak Djokovic declared himself a big fan of Danielle Collins’ approach to rowdy Australian Open fans after confronting his own heckler at Melbourne Park.

Collins made a big show of taunting the crowd after her late-night victory over home hope Destanee Aiava on Thursday, blowing kisses, cupping her hand to her ear and slapping her backside, before declaring she loved the dissenters because they are “paying my bills”.

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