Tennis professional Bernard Tomic's father speaks up
Australia's Bernard Tomic's father John Tomic spoke up in favour of his son and urged Australian tennis fans to support his son as he is working hard to mark his mark on the professional tour. John stated that his 18 year old son had been misunderstood and
merely wanted the public to back him up as he made his way through to the tour after having played as a junior.
In spite of the fact of being the only Australian professional in over a quarter of a century to bag two Junior grand slam titles, Tomic has been caught up in controversies of all sorts over the past two years. Recently, Bernard was criticized upon withdrawing
from the Australian Open wildcard play offs. Bernard gave the Australian tennis officials a medical certificate, however reports showed that he had been training in Queensland while the play offs were held in Melbourne.
John Tomic stated, ''We believe in work, and we love every part of this country. We're so proud to be here. Ninety-five per cent of Australian people I love, I enjoy. I will die for Australian people. I would kiss every part of this country because they
give opportunity. I can't understand sometimes the negative. You have to be strong and work hard and concentrate. Bernard thinks something is wrong but, no.. no one is perfect. He is trying.''
Tomic is rather reluctant to complain but believes that his son, who opened this year at a career high of World no. 28 has been criticized in a very harsh manner. Tomic revealed that he was the one who pushed his son to the practise courts in spite of the fact
that he was sick "just to try" as it was a crucial time before the Australian summer events.
Furthermore, the youngest and oldest player to win the Australian Open, namely Ken Rosewall said,
''He's made that big step [to the senior tour], and that's a big step,'' Rosewall said. ''He's got good potential but he's had a few hiccups. Any good young player that has a close relationship with a parent - and if that parent wants to stay involved
in a close manner - there's always going to be those little things.''
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