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Scott GullanScore Columnist – AFL/Athletics writer

Scott Gullan has more than 25 years experience in sports journalism. He is News Corp’s chief athletics writer and award-winning AFL correspondent. He’s covered numerous Olympic Games, world championships and Commonwealth Games. He’s also the man behind the Herald Sun’s popular Score column.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Novak Djokovic of Serbia points as he celebrates winning match point against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the Men's Singles Third Round match during day six of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Hot headed’: Djoker clashes with Aus Open heckler

He had it almost all his way on the court, but Novak Djokovic’s biggest battle during his third-round win at the Australian Open came with a heckler from the crowd. Here’s how he responded.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Danielle Collins of the United States blows a kiss to the crowd as she 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)

Why beloved Barty can’t stand Aus Open’s new villain

Danielle Collins has polarised fans after her antics on Wednesday night – with most Aussies unable to stand her. SCOTT GULLAN writes Australia’s sweetheart Ash Barty is in the same camp.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 17th January 2025. Day 6 Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Aleksandar Vukic vs Jack Draper at Margaret Court Arena. Aleksandar Vukic during his 3rd round match . Picture: Michael Klein

The Aussie slayer: Brit breaks local hearts again in classic

Two matches. Two deciding sets. Two Aussies eliminated. Jack Draper has claimed his latest Australian victim, this time the brave Aleksander Vukic. Recap day six here.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia look dejected 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)

Two miracles too much to ask as Special Ks depart in sad style

It was a miracle that they were even out there, but in the end a win was too much to ask of Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, who were unable to overcome their Aus Open injury issues.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts against Jacob Fearnley of Great Britain in the Men'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 Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘He finally cares’: Has penny dropped too late for Kyrgios?

Something has changed in Nick Kyrgios. After years preferring his extracurricular activities to tennis, he cares. But as SCOTT GULLAN writes, it’s a case of too little, too late.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 13th January 2025. Day 2 Australian Open Tennis at Melbourne Park. Nick Kyrgios vs Jeremy Chardya at John Cain Arena. Australian Nick Kyrgios walks onto court for his 1st round match . Picture: Michael Klein

Why Kyrgios may be better suited to life off court than on it

Nick Kyrgios shocked the tennis world when he said he couldn’t see himself playing singles in Melbourne again. However, here’s why age 29 might be the perfect time for him to pull the pin.

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios reacts after winning a game against Britain's Jacob Fearnley during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 13, 2025. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Kyrgios pulls pin: ‘I can’t see myself playing singles here again’

Nick Kyrgios has dropped a bombshell on the second night of the Australian Open, pulling the pin on his singles career at Melbourne Park due to injury.

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MELBOURNE, JANUARY 12, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day One. Nick Kyrgios trains. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘Careful’ Kyrgios cautious over first-round danger match

Nick Kyrgios will return to the court in a grand slam for the first time in more than two years, and isn’t taking world No. 86 Jacob Fearnley lightly. He reveals why he’s ‘careful’ of the young Scot.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece serves during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Tsitsipas gives green light to on-court coach boxes ahead of debut

He’s been the leading advocate for it but even Stefanos Tsitsipas was taken aback when he saw the new on-court coaching boxes on Rod Laver Arena.

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Kokkinakis confirms he and Kyrgiohs plan to bring back Special K in the Men’s doubles. Picture: Getty Images

Kokkinakis’ cheeky response to Aus Open chances, Special K reunion

Thanasi Kokkinakis has given a cheeky injury update ahead of the Australian Open, and confirmed whether he and Nick Kyrgios will bring Special K back for the Men’s doubles.

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