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Ed BourkeSports reporter

Ed Bourke is an AFL and AFLW reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. He is also quick to jump on the bandwagon whenever any cricket or tennis comes to town. Ed previously worked as a sports reporter at NewsWire after completing a cadetship at the Herald Sun in 2022.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Cruz Hewitt of Australia looks on in their first round singles match against Alexander Razeghi of the United States during the 2024 Australian Open Junior Championships at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hewitt’s nod to dad in stirring performance

Cruz Hewitt changed up his approach in his final match at Melbourne Park as he revved up a vocal home crowd.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts in the Men's Singles Fourth Round match against Holger Rune of Denmark during day nine of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 20, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Sick star pushes through pain

World no. 1 Jannik Sinner has survived a mid-match health scare to keep his title defence alive at Melbourne Park.

Aus Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia acknowledge the crowd as they leave John Cain Arena after retiring in the Men's Doubles First Round match against James Duckworth and Aleksandar Vukic of Australia during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Weekly serve: Why record-breaking Aus Open crowds are a bad thing

Interest in the Australian Open is sky high, but it may not be a good thing to have record crowds through the gates. See the highs and lows from the first week at Melbourne Park here.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates a point against Emma Raducanu of Great Britain in the Women's Singles Third Round match during day seven of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Star sends scary warning to rivals

The world No. 2 could have scarcely put together a more complete performance as she dominated a former grand slam winner.

Tennis

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after a point against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac during their men's singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘I’m done’: Novak’s stunning quit threat revealed

Years before he became one of the greatest players in tennis history, Novak Djokovic was ready to quit the sport. This is what went down.

Tennis

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates victory against Czech Republic's Tomas Machac during their men's singles match on day six of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2025. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘I’m done’: Wife’s huge Novak reveal

Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, has revealed a crucial moment where the superstar wavered over his future in tennis.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Taylor Fritz of the United States reacts in the Men's Singles Second Round match against Cristian Garin of Chile during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

American star’s ‘unbelievable’ transformation

Andy Roddick was the last American man to win a grand slam title in 2003, but there’s a star in prime position to snap that drought.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Danielle Collins of the United States celebrates winning match point in the Women's Singles Second Round match against Destanee Aiava of Australia during day five of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

‘Thanks for the pay cheque Australia:’ AO’s new villain unveiled

A provocative post-match interview has cemented Danielle Collins as the new villain of the Australian Open, after teasing local fans following her win over Destanee Aiava.

Tennis

USA's Danielle Collins celebrates victory over Australia's Destanee Aiava after their women's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2025. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Pantomime villain born as Aussie beaten

An American star may have just permanently lost the crowd at Melbourne Park after a series of provocative gestures.

Tennis

‘Super important’: Djoker lauds teen

Novak Djokovic reveals why a gun teenager could be one of the most important figures in the sport despite his elimination from Melbourne Park.

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