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Bernard TomicAustralian professional tennis player
Date of Birth: 21.10.1992
Country:  Austria |
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Early Life and Junior Career
Bernard Tomic was born on October 21, 1992, in Stuttgart, Germany. His Croatian parents moved to Australia when he was three years old. His younger sister, Sara, is also a professional tennis player.
Tomic began playing tennis at a young age and had a successful junior career. He won the Orange Bowl in 2004 and 2006. In 2007, he finished the year ranked No. 23 in the ITF Junior World Rankings.
Professional Career
Early YearsTomic turned professional in 2007. He won the Australian Open junior title in 2008, finishing runner-up in the doubles draw. He also reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon junior tournament.
On the ATP Tour, Tomic made his debut at the 2009 Brisbane International. He lost in the first round, but received a wild card to the Australian Open. He was defeated in the second round, but reached the semifinals of the Australian Open Challenger tournament.
Breakthrough
In 2010, Tomic reached a new career-high ranking of No. 208. He broke into the top 100 for the first time in 2011 after reaching the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships. He also made the quarterfinals at the 2011 US Open and the semifinals at the 2011 Sydney International.
Continued Success
Tomic continued to rise in the rankings in 2012 and 2013, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 17 in 2012. He won his first ATP title at the Sydney International in 2013 and finished the year ranked No. 24.
In recent years, Tomic has struggled with injuries and off-court issues, which have affected his performance on the court. However, he remains a talented player with the potential to achieve even greater success in the future.
Legacy
Bernard Tomic is one of the most successful Australian tennis players in history. He is the youngest Australian to reach the top 100 in the ATP Rankings and has won multiple ATP titles. He is also known for his aggressive style of play and his powerful serve.
