Tennis Australia and Pat Rafter are fully committed to support Bernard in this difficult moment. The Australian is not having a good moment after his father has been suspended for assaulting his sparring partner.
From Tennis Australia
“From our perspective now, it’s about knowing that we have to do what we can for Bernard for the upcoming events,” said Todd Woodbridge, the head of Tennis Australia.
Pat Rafter, the Davis Cup captain, will join Bernard in Paris to give him his full support.
Bernard has just lost his opener in Madrid against Stepanek 6-3 6-2 and he is struggling to meet the expectations after a very good January when he won the ATP tournament in Sydney. After that he has never managed to go beyond a third round.
