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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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France's Gael Monfils reacts on a point against compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Evergreen star wins all-French thriller

France’s most exciting tennis prospect has been sent packing by a compatriot playing at his 19th Australian Open.

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Distraught Aussie’s ‘hard pill to swallow’

Australia’s top-ranked player says an opponent’s shock decision just minutes before her first-round defeat left her “rattled”.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Sonny Bill Williams (R) is seen during the Men's Singles First Round between James McCabe of Australia and Martin Landaluce of Spain during day two of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Footy star spotted in unknown Aussie’s box

Fans on a small outside court were shocked to see a global sports star in an Aussie wildcard’s box as he claimed a milestone win.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Frances Tiafoe of the United States reacts in the Men's Singles First Round match against Arthur Rinderknech of France during day two of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Screw ESPN’: Star’s hilarious grievance

After dramatic courtside scenes as he threw up in his opening-round clash, here’s what an American star had to say about his predicament.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Talia Gibson of Australia plays a forehand against Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey in the Women's Singles First Round match during day two of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rival melts down in first Aussie Open win

An Aussie wildcard has secured an upset win and maiden second-round berth at Melbourne Park as her opponent lost the plot.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning match point against Sloane Stephens of the United States in the Women's Singles First Round match during day one of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Champ calls out ‘weird’ Aus Open feature

Back-to-back Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has expressed reservations about a new addition to the tournament.

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‘Devastating’ near miss spurs Osaka

Dual Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka believes a heartbreaking decision could help her pull together a strong tournament.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Andrey Rublev (L) chats with Alex de Minaur of Australia during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Hype isn’t distracting me, says Demon

Alex de Minaur is adamant the pressure and intensive schedule of being Australia’s top grand slam hope is not wearing him down.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Alexei Popyrin of Australia reacts in the exhibition match against Jannik Sinner of Italy ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 07, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Aussie stared down brutal fork in road

It was the title that sent a towering Australian threat into the world top 25, but he’s revealed how different things could have been.

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TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 12: Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his match against Alex de Minaur of Australia during day three of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 12, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Medvedev eager to regain ‘disrupter’ tag

Tipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.

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