Danielle Collins insists she not bothered in any respect about what some might must say about her, particularly not from “guys living in their basement and writing on the internet.”
This previous week, the world No. 11 had an eventful Australian Open marketing campaign earlier than exiting the event following a straight-set third-round defeat to Madison Keys.
After getting it with the Melbourne crowd in since-viral scenes, the 31-year-old heard boos as she was getting into the courtroom for the Keys match.
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Nevertheless, that was not all as she additionally handled boos through the match but additionally as she was exiting the courtroom following her defeat.
However after it was all stated and carried out, Collins instructed that it was effective so long as no one obtained bodily harm.
“Maybe some feelings got hurt or things were taken personally and they probably shouldn’t have been taken personally by the crowd but, yeah I just feel like people take life way too seriously sometimes,” she stated.
Collins: I do not care what a man dwelling in his basement is writing on the web
Whereas the American’s drama with the Australian Open crowd was unfolding, reactions on social media have been cut up – some thought the world No. 11 was treating the gang precisely how they deserved whereas some thought the 31-year-old was going too far in her feedback.
“I think in our sport, somebody was telling me that the average age of the fans of tennis is like 65 and I think we need to bring some entertainment to the game. And I think can try to make jokes, laugh,” Collins added.
“I don’t have a big ego. I just honestly don’t care what’s written about me. I don’t care what a guy living in his basement is writing on the internet.”
On Thursday, the American tennis star sarcastically thanked the gang for paying her payments and likewise ensuring she might get herself a five-star trip.
