Heckled Danielle Collins Demands Respect at Madrid Open Despite Backlash

Heckled Danielle Collins Demands Respect at Madrid Open

In a dramatic turn of events at the Madrid Open, Danielle Collins, ranked 13th, found herself facing not only a set deficit against Jaqueline Cristian but also a disruptive spectator. As Collins prepared to serve in the second set, she fired back at the heckler, demanding respect by saying, “You come out and you play. Come out here and do what I do, okay? Have a little more respect.”

Despite using the incident as motivation and eventually winning the second set to level the match score, Collins faced severe backlash from tennis fans online for her behavior on the court. One fan even suggested that she should retire after her rage was on full display.

Another fan expressed their displeasure, stating, “Can’t stand her,” while yet another fan hoped that Collins would win the match after all the commotion. However, one fan pointed out Collins’ past behavior, questioning her demand for respect after telling Maria Sakkari to “shut your mouth” in a previous incident.

Despite the criticism, Collins managed to push through and secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open. After a stunning comeback, she defeated her opponent with a final scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, marking her 15th consecutive win since the start of the Miami Open.

While the incident with the heckler was not the only controversy at the Madrid Open, with Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev also having disagreements with umpires, Collins’ resilience and determination to succeed cannot be denied. As she progresses in the tournament, it will be interesting to see how far she can go and who her next opponent will be.