Danielle Collins credits her detractors for keeping her financially afloat at the Australian Open, and that’s the kind of refreshingly carefree attitude some people could learn from.
While athletes may often appreciate the support of a crowd during their games, it’s not always the case. In fact, fans may sometimes be cheering on the opposing team, making their enthusiasm pretty clear.
As the people in the audience expressed their disapproval by yelling and hissing at her.
Cruel, that’s one way to put it. Still, she had more up her sleeve.
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I thoroughly enjoy competing in front of a lively crowd, regardless of their allegiance. The electric atmosphere only motivates me to perform even better. One of the best advantages of being a professional athlete is that even those who dislike or even hate you are the ones who are ultimately financially supporting your career.
It’s a pretty cool idea…I keep reminding myself, when people come out here and aren’t happy, they’re still contributing to my goals. Everyone who bought a ticket to watch me play or criticize me is essentially helping me pay my bills…I’m happy to have that kind of support.
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This article was originally published on For The Win.
