Venus Williams had listed Bernard Tomic as one among her favorite gamers proper now, although the 30-year-old is languishing on the ITF circuit.
Currently World No. 435, Tomic was not given a approach into the Australian Open regardless of being increased ranked than a few of the gamers who got qualifying wildcards.
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Instead he went to Qatar, the place he misplaced within the last in a single event, pulled out within the semi-finals of the second, and retired within the second spherical of a event in Kuwait after claiming a 6-0 6-0 win within the first spherical.
Although he’s no languishing a great distance from the limelight, followers eyebrows had been raised when it was noticed in Venus Williams’ bio that Tomic was one among her “favourite players now.
Williams’ bio lists legend Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Monica Seles as her favourite players growing up, while her favourite players right now are Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Gael Monfils and Tomic.
Considering Serena and Federer are retired, Nadal and Monfils are injured and Tomic is languishing in the 400s points to the entry being written some time ago but Tomic was honoured be in the list.
“Such an honour @venuswilliams thank you,” he posted on Instagram on Tuesday morning.
The controversial 30-year-old Queenslander’s rating dropped to world No. 825 in August final 12 months however he has rebounded considerably, shifting to No. 435 after three Futures event wins and a last to finish final season and the ultimate in Qatar to start out this 12 months.
And followers had been perplexed Tomic remained within the bio.
“Bernard Tomic??? That’s unexpected,” one social media consumer wrote.
Another stated: “How about a Venus x Tomic mixed doubles at the next Wimbledon or AusOpen?”
Tomic, who reportedly didn’t apply for a wildcard however might nonetheless have been awarded one, advised First Serve he would use the snub as motivation.
“I’m not expecting any favours. I’m going to prove my point and earn my way,” Tomic stated on his solution to Doha.
“I understand Tennis Australia has made their decision. It’s good to see the young tennis players getting an opportunity. I’m at a place in my life where I don’t complain anymore. I’m focused and I’ve been training hard. I’ll let my tennis do the talking. Last quarter of 2022, I won three tournaments and made four finals.
“This year is my year, if no one is going to help support me, I’ll get back to top 100 on my own. My headspace is very different. I’m in a positive environment, good people around me, I’m in a healthy, happy relationship. Now all there is to do, is get back to where I belong.”
Last season he stated he’d “win Wimbledon” earlier than the tip of his profession regardless of having misplaced in straight units in qualifying to then-World No. 146 Roman Safiullin 6-1 6-4.
Days later he revealed he had contracted Covid.
He was then largely recognized for his ongoing social media feud with Nick Kyrgios — who made the Wimbledon last and had the season of his life in 2022.
Source: www.news.com.au
