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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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Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts from an injury while playing against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Djoker ‘concerned’ by mystery injury after incredible win

Novak Djokovic admits he is concerned by the mystery injury he sustained in his incredible four-set quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning match point against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the Men's Singles Quarterfinal match during day 10 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Injured or not, the King of Melbourne Park isn’t dead just yet

Despite battling an injury that will dominate proceedings in the days to come, Novak Djokovic sent a message to the next generation on Tuesday night. He’s not going anywhere yet.

Aus Open

TOPSHOT - Serbia's Novak Djokovic covers his ears as he reacts to spectators making noise while he was about to serve against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Crisis talks, snubs, Tiley’s role: Inside story on Novak-Jones saga

By the time Tony Jones arrived at Melbourne Park on Saturday, he knew his “banter” with Serbian fans on Friday had blown up in his face. SCOTT GULLAN goes inside what happened next.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Novak Djokovic of Serbia leaves Rod Laver Arena after speaking to the crowd following victory against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the Men's Singles Fourth Round match during day eight of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Novak demands apology from Ch9 after Tony Jones’ ‘insulting’ gaffe

Novak Djokovic says ‘insulting’ comments by broadcaster Tony Jones made a ‘mockery’ of him and Serbian fans, and was the reason he refused an on-court interview after his win over Jiri Lehecka.

Sport

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 18, 2025: 2025 Australian Open Tennis, Day Seven. Alex de Minaur (AUS) celebrates his win against Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) during their third round singles match on Rod Laver Arena. Picture: Mark Stewart

Demon admits to feeling the heat as quarterfinals loom

Alex de Minaur is through to the fourth round for the fourth year in a row, but he has revealed the pressure and expectation of being Australia’s last man standing almost suffocated him.

Tennis

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.

Sport

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.

Aus Open

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.

Tennis

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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