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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 - FEBRUARY 05: Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on in her Women's quarterfinals match against Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania during day six of the WTA 500 Gippsland Trophy at Melbourne Park on February 05, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Cautious stars turn Aus Open tune-ups into farce

A third star has joined Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams in pulling out of their Australian Open lead-in tournament in increasingly farcical scenes.

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Crystal Ball: Who will defy the odds at wild Aus Open?

It promises to be an Australian Open like no other. Who will come out on top? From winners to early exits, see what the experts think.

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Aus Open will go ahead despite COVID scare

The Australian Open will proceed as planned despite a COVID scare forcing 600 players to isolate. CEO Craig Tiley has outlined what the coming days will look like.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: Ashleigh Barty of Australia serves in her match against Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic during day four of the WTA 500 Yarra Valley Classic at Melbourne Park on February 03, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Sluggish Barty at odds with a supercharged Serena

World No. 1 Ash Barty has narrowly escaped from a mid-match slump in her second competitive appearance in just 24 hours, while Serena Williams continues her ominous form.

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‘Dad loved tennis’: Family tragedy driving Aussie wildcard

Ronnie Cabrera was the ultimate tennis fanatic. His daughter Lizette opens up about losing her dad and how grateful she was for a final goodbye.

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Bernard Tomic and his girlfriend Vanessa Sierra in January 2021.Picture: Supplied

Soft porn and tennis: Tomic’s two worlds collide

Bernard Tomic’s story has movie-making potential. In the latest chapter, his tennis career has merged with the adult film industry. Scott Gullan tells all.

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Australia's Nick Kyrgios serves during a practice session in Melbourne on January 30, 2021 as players prepare for tournments ahead of the Australian Open. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Lleyton’s warning: ‘It’s not going to be easy for Nick’

Nick Kyrgios didn’t hit a ball for five months during the COVID-19 pandemic. So what can fans realistically expect from him at the Open?

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Photos reveal Barty’s secret Aus Open weapon

Ash Barty’s coach has revealed the Aussie star has picked up a secret weapon as a result of her long break from the game, as she looks to claim her first home crown.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his singles semi final match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia during day seven of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 21, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘Many are dying’: Nadal’s swipe for whingeing rivals

Rafael Nadal has a message for his rival tennis players who have been complaining about quarantine – it’s time to look at the real world.

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Olympic bound athletes and best mates Stewart McSweyn and Brett Robinson pose after a training session in Melbourne, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Elite athletes should join queue for COVID vaccine: Olympians

As Australian cricketers push to jump the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine, a pair of track stars say elite athletes should get in line with everyone else.

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