Tennis' newest villain Danielle Collins has been booed and jeered by the Australian Open crowd during her third-round match against fellow American Madison Keys on Saturday night.

Danielle Collins appeared to revel in playing the part of pantomime villain at the Australian Open on Thursday as she took down home favorite Destanee Aiava 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in front of a raucous crowd.

Danielle Collins faced loud boos as she made her way onto the Rod Laver Arena court for her third round fixture against Madison Keys at the Australian Open on Saturday, much to the surprise of no one given what happened during her second round match.