Mid-match crowd proposal stuns Collins-Keys contest
It was a literal love match on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night when a male spectator proposed during the all-American clash between Madison Keys and Danielle Collins.
The proposal appeared to happen after Keys took the first set and the players returned to their benches for a breather.
It was a game, set and match for the loved-up beau, his partner saying yes to cheers from the crowd as their special moment was blasted over the big screen.
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Love was in the air at Rod Laver Arena with a successful proposal in the stands. Nine
Down on court, the players were delighted with Collins seen grinning and joining in the applause.
Though a unique proposal, it's not the first time tennis fans have used the Aussie slam to declare their love.
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Perhaps it's something about Rod Laver Arena that brings out the romance?
There was another proposal – also successful – during Novak Djokovic's third-round match in 2015, and again on the same court in 2017.
