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Tomic snares final Brisbane wildcard

Tomic snares final Brisbane wildcard

Tennis Australia Thursday 30 December 2010 5 Comments »

Gold Coast teenager Bernard Tomic has been granted the last main draw wildcard into the Brisbane International.

Tennis Australia Head of Men’s Tennis, Todd Woodbridge said the decision on the wildcard was made after consultation between he and the other selectors, Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter and AIS head coach Brent Larkham.

“We have granted it to Bernard because he is a young talent who we want to get some matches,” Woodbridge explained.

“While he has been training very hard and this is obvious in his physical development, nothing can replicate matches and being match hardened. Bernard now has an opportunity to get some matches. We want him to get as much top quality tennis as possible in the next couple of weeks to show his form and fitness.”

Brisbane International Tournament Director Steve Ayles said Tomic was a welcome addition to the line-up.

“He is an outstanding young talent and of course he is a Queenslander. We are delighted to have him in the event,” Ayles said.

Marinko Matosevic and John Millman were also given wildcards into the Brisbane International main draw.

There is expected to be some hot competition for the two remaining main draw wildcards into the Australian Open.

“Bernard is one of a handful of players who are under consideration for a wildcard for the Australian Open. The final decision will be based on which players show that they are the most deserving.” Woodbridge said.

“Obviously winning matches in Brisbane and Sydney would be a good way for any of them to do that.”

Marinko Matosevic won the Australian Open Playoff and finalist, Peter Luczak as well as semifinalist, Matt Ebden have both been given wildcards into the Australian Open.

A decision on the remaining two is expected closer to the start of the event.

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  • Jennie

    Could someone please shed some light onto Tomic’s false injury claim.
    I think we deserve to know and should hear from Tomic himself.

    It might be a bit hard for someone like me to to support an up and coming Aussie who seems to think, earning things the hard way is not worthit.

  • Paulez2

    I think there will be a bit of pressure on him this time to win some matches due to him never being able to get past the 1st round and the fact an Australian Open Wild Card is at stake and his latest controversy which is a bit hard to comment on when we don’t have the hard facts only what the media reports.

    http://protennisplayers.blogspot.com/

  • michael h

    i totally agree Jennie. If he’s this prodigy tennis Australia is making him out to be, then why isn’t his ranking higher then 208? i think tennis Australia needs to be tougher on him instead of giving him everything he wants

  • Yappy1932

    Tomic should not been given a wild card. He is a Player with the women. He is not serious about his tennis and other people are more deserving and more commited than him.

  • Sue Barstow

    MELINDA CZINK took Henin to a tight three set match last year in Brisbane and lost in the doubles final in a three set match. She was given alot of support in Australia . Injuries prevent her entering this year but she is now Mrs Melinda Barstow- nee Czink so with all her australian family and friends, she has good reasons to be in her adopted home next year. Phill Dent and Ian are helping her California and are very pleased with her recovery.

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