Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have always had a rather tormented relationship. Bernard was a huge prospect for Australian tennis, but he failed to deliver. Kyrgios appeared to follow Tomic’s path, but he eventually found his own way to even reach the Wimbledon final in 2022.
Australian Open wildcards
Tennis Australia has recently announced the wildcards that will be awarded to Australian players for the main draw of the first slam of the season. It was not much of a surprise to notice that Bernard Tomic was not part of them because of the troubled relationship with Tennis Australia.
A tennis fan commented on Twitter that Bernard Tomic deserved to be awarded a wild card. Surprisingly, Nick Kyrgios entered the conversation, saying that he did not deserve it.
Nick Kyrgios in 2022
Currently ranked no.22, Nick played his last match on the 6th of October when he beat world no.77 Kamil Majchrzak 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the 2nd round in Tokyo (draw).
During this season Kyrgios owns an overall 37-10 record. This year, the Australian won 1 title in Washington. Nick got to the final in Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Australian Open (Australian Open) after Adelaide. The main draw will start on the 9th of January.
Bernard Tomic in 2022
Currently the world no.462, Bernard played his last match on the 27th of November when he beat world no.846 Darian King 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the final in to win his 4th career title.
This season Bernard has achieved an overall 26-12 win-loss record. The Australian clinched 3 titles in 2022 Cancun, Cancun and Santo Domingo. Tomic got to the final in M25 Harlingen.
Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have never faced off.
Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic |
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