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Jackie Epstein covers entertainment, gossip and sport news for the Herald Sun and Confidential column

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks with his coach Andy Murray during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘I begged him’: How Murray and Djokovic struck up partnership

A simple phone call sealed the deal for tennis legend Andy Murray to become Novak Djokovic’s coach.

Tennis

Kyrgios ‘nearing 100 per cent’ in bid to be ready for Aus Open

Nick Kyrgios has talked up his chances of overcoming his injury concerns ahead of the Australian Open but has fuelled more retirement rumours.

Entertainment

Proud tennis WAG influencing a new generation of fans

Tennis star Ayan Broomfield is taking a glamourous approach at promoting the love of the sport while in Melbourne for the Aus Open with her partner US ace Frances Tiafoe.

Victoria

At home with Warwick Capper the Iconic swans player who played for both the Swans and Brisbane Lions. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

AFL star Warwick Capper shares he is going to be a grandfather

Warwick Capper has announced the exciting news that he is preparing to become a grandfather.

Entertainment

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 12, 2024: Destanee Aiava (AUS) in action against Renata Zarazua during her womenÃs singles qualifying match ahead of the Australian Open. Picture: Mark Stewart

Aussie tennis player Destanee Aiava calls out body shamer online

Aussie tennis star Destanee Aiava has hit back at a body shamer online who told her to “lose some weight”, sharing the post to her own profile to call out the behaviour publicly.

Entertainment

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos- AUGUST 14 2024; l-r Athletes Lani Pallister, Noemi Fox, Ariarne Titmus, and Jessica Fox. The Australian Olympic Team with Jess Fox arrives home into Sydney on Qantas from Paris and is greeted with a special welcome home ceremony with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson, Chef de Mission Anna Meares and athletes' families with a special performance by Jessica Mauboy at Sydney airport. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Olympic legends join Australian Open commentary team

Swimming champion Ariarne Titmus and canoe star Jess Fox will be part of Channel 9’s coverage of the tennis.

Confidential

Hannah Dal Sasso at the New Balance launch. Pic: Fiona Hamilton

Hannah Dal Sasso spills on Kokkinakis love match

Last year she was recognised at the tournament as the glamorous partner of Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, but this year, Hannah Dal Sasso is making her own career moves.

Confidential

Darcy Gardiner married Sophie Kebbell. Pic: Instagram

The summer of romance for Western Bulldogs AFL stars

Bulldogs stars — including Ryan Gardner and Marcus Bontempelli — have been ringing in the new year with wedding bells.

Confidential

Australian tennis player Alex DeMinaur ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. Picture: Jason Edwards

Demon ‘feeling and playing’ his best ahead of Grand Slam

Tennis ace Lleyton Hewitt says he has what it takes to make the Australian Open finals, but Alex de Minaur isn’t letting the hype get to him ahead of this year’s tournament.

Confidential

Bianca Censori has celebrated her 30th birthday with Kanye

Loved up Censori, Kanye celebrate milestone birthday in Maldives

There appears to be no trouble in paradise for rapper Kanye West and his Melbourne flame Bianca Censori as they celebrate her 30th birthday on a secluded Maldives island.

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