(June 25, 2013) On a day which Bernard Tomic should have been basking in glory from surviving dizziness to win a match in five sets to open his Wimbledon campaign, the Australian spoke out about the ATP for banning his father from his matches. After … [Read more...]
Thursday’s Roundup at Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 20, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - The playing conditions on Thursday started in the murk of a mist coming in off the sea, a complete contrast to the hot sunny conditions the day before. No sooner had the first players made … [Read more...]
Tomic: “He’s still my dad, he’s still my coach”
(May 28, 2013) PARIS - Australia’s Bernard Tomic was forced to retire from his first round match at the French Open on Tuesday with a torn right hamstring. He was trailing Victor Hanescu 7-5, 7-6 (8), 2-1. Tomic’s father John has been in … [Read more...]
Bernard Tomic Excited for Davis Cup Return
By Amy Fetherolf (March 23, 2013) MIAMI - I spoke with Bernard Tomic, who recently revealed that Australia's Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has asked him to play in their next tie against Uzbekistan, ending a dramatic standoff between Tomic and Tennis … [Read more...]
Federer Silences Young Pretender at Australian Open
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 19, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Roger Federer silenced trash-talking Australian Bernard Tomic 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1 in the much anticipated third round clash on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night at the Australian … [Read more...]
Federer Sets Up Exciting Third Round Clash Against Tomic
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 17, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Roger Federer had an easy straight sets win over long term rival Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-4 6-4 to move through to a much anticipated third round encounter against Bernard … [Read more...]
Tomic Survives Brands to Gain Third Round of Australian Open
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 17, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Bernard Tomic triumphed in a difficult second round match against German qualifier Daniel Brands 6-7(4) 7-5 7-6(3) 7-6(8) to set up a likely third round encounter against Roger … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes From Down Under – Day Two
(January 15, 2013) A look at some the questions and answers from day one of the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Kimiko Date-Krumm Q. I think you set a record today. ( At 42, Date-Krumm became the oldest player to win a match at … [Read more...]
Tomic Crushes Mayer at Australian Open
( January 15, 2013) - Australia's Bernard Tomic cruised into the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Argentina's Leonardo Mayer in the night session. Mayer was nursing a hand injury from a fireworks accident. Tomic … [Read more...]
Roddick Delays Retirement a little longer with win over Tomic at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - On Thursday, his 30th birthday, Andy Roddick announced that he’s retiring after the US Open. On Friday night, the American delayed his retirement a little longer dominating Australian teenager Bernard and reaching the third … [Read more...]