A “classless” Danielle Collins blew kisses to a hostile Australian Open crowd and thanked fans for helping her land a “big fat pay cheque” as she celebrated a win over home hopeful Destanee Aiava.
Watch: US tennis star taunts Australian crowd by slapping bum and boasting of ‘pay cheque’
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Danielle Collins Thanks Booing Australian Open Crowd for ‘Big, Fat Paycheck’
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