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Hm ?

Kiedyś odkryłem argentyńskiego wojownika Juana Monaco, który z czelendżerów bardzo szybko awansował do czołowej 100 rankingu ATP.

Następnie dostrzegłem talent  Rafaela Nadala i Andy Murray'a , dzisiaj tu i teraz oświadczam światu,że kolejnym zawodnikiem który w następnych kilkunastu latach będzie liczył się na świecie jest Bernard Tomic.
Cudowne dziecko australijskiego tenisa ma wszelkie predyspozycje do tego żeby wypełnić pustke w sercu wszystkich zakochanych w tenisie australijczyków, którzy oczekują narodzin nowego tenisowego Boga , który przejmie schedę po staczającym się z roku na rok po równi pochyłej legendarnym dla nich Leytonie.

Na Tomica zwróciłem uwagę po raz pierwszy  kiedy miał zaledwie trzynaście lat i gromił swoich rówieśników z regularnością godną przyszłego mistrza.

W ubiegłym sezonie mając zaledwie piętnaście lat zwyciężył w juniorskim AO popisując się niewiarygodną jak na takiego młodego gracza odpornością psychiczna w kluczowych momentach spotkań. Zagrał również w kwalifikacjach do seniorskiego turnieju i broniąc kilkanaście piłek meczowych w drugim secie potrafił pokonać swojego rywala i awansować do drugiej rundy. Ten aspekt już świadczy o tym z jak wielką skalą talentu mamy do czynienia mówiąc o Bernardzie Tomicu.

Bernard zadebiutował w rozgrywkach ATP na początku stycznia 2009 roku podczas turnieju w australijskim Brisbane. Mając piętnaście lat każdy mecz z tak świetnymi i doświadczonymi rywalami to jest ogromny kapitał który będzie procentował w przyszłości,kiedy na dźwięk nazwiska Tomic jego przyszłych rywali będą przechodzić dreszcze strachu.

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Bollettieri: Tomic could do anything

Nick Bollettieri, the most famous coach in world tennis, has hailed Australian wunderkind Bernard Tomic the real deal and a potential superstar.

"I think Bernard has the ability to do just about anything," Bollettieri told AAP after watching Tomic advance to the third round of the US Open junior championship at Flushing Meadows on Thursday (AEST).

Bollettieri, who has guided no less than 10 players to the world No.1 ranking – including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Boris Becker, Monica Seles, Serena and Venus Williams, Martina Hingis and Maria Sharapova – has taken a special interest in Tomic who had a recent three-month stint at the coach's famed tennis academy in Florida.

The 77-year-old believes Tomic has all the qualities required to be a champion, including excellent court craft, brilliant shot-making, a strong mind, athleticism and a great work ethic.

But his ringing endorsement also came with some sage advice for the Gold Coast prodigy.

Bollettieri believes the next two years will be vital for Tomic as he makes the transition from the juniors to the professional ranks.

Bollettieri says the 16-year-old needs to make some important adjustments in order to fulfil both his own considerable potential and also live up to the hype and expectations of a nation desperate for a new tennis star.

"He's smart as hell," Bollettieri said.

"Probably smarter than most juniors, I would say. He allows you to sleep and then he can come up with the shot.

"And he's got all the shots, but he's got a lot of things that he'll have to change to be a professional.

"The next couple of years he's got to get big balls and he's got to get out there and he's got to be a little bit more aggressive, and on the second serve [get] a little bit more heat.

"But he can do it."

Bollettieri says Tomic right now reminds him of a junior Miloslav Mecir, the Slovak-born 1980s great who used cunning and guile, rather than a power game, to work his opponents around the court.

"I don't think keeping the ball in play is going to win in the pros," Bollettieri said.

"He's got the shots but, in his mind, he gets into that playing like Mecir. But Mecir's style of play today would have a tough time.

"Mecir would have to add to it, so you've got to have a little bit more.

"Bernard's got a good attitude. He has a beautiful slice, great hands – sometimes too great. He's got a good serve; without using his legs, he's got a very good serve.

"I mean, for 17, you can't ask for much better than that.

"But he's got to be a little bit more offensive.

"I believe what he has to do now is, he has to bulk up a little tiny bit and realise what it takes to be a professional. When he gets 10 or 15 more pounds up above, that's going to make a big difference too."

Bollettieri said Tomic's fighting 4-6 7-5 6-1 US Open junior victory over American Alexander Domijan was a classic example of the gifted youngster playing too tentatively.

"When you're making the transition from the juniors to the pros, the way you play here, you will not make it as a pro," he said.

"Tomic, he also has to get more into the match, make some emotion – not negatively – but put your head up a little bit and show the guys on the other side of the net who you are."

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Tomic denies problem with Hewitt

BERNARD Tomic is yet to approach Lleyton Hewitt to resolve a perceived rift between Australia's best player and his heir apparent.

The rising star, who recently won the US Open junior title to cap what has been a year of contrast, said yesterday he hoped to discuss the reasons behind snubbing an offer from Hewitt to practise together during this year's Wimbledon, claiming it was because of his poor health at the time. "The thing that happened over there was confidential. I had swine flu and I couldn't play really, so it wouldn't have been fair to expose Lleyton to the sickness I had," Tomic said.

"The doctors said I couldn't play and you can check with the doctors if you want information about that."

Despite the illness, Tomic managed to contest the junior event with success, progressing to the semi-final. It was reported this month that Tomic, rather than hitting with Hewitt, opted to practise with former Spanish world No1 Juan Carlos Ferrero before the junior event at the All England Club, an allegation the 16-year-old denied yesterday.

But at best it appears a misunderstanding, for the Hewitt camp was clearly infuriated, with manager David Drysdale claiming Tomic's agent told the dual Grand Slam winner's fitness trainer that "Lleyton's not good enough".

Ferrero's camp, on learning of the confusion, approached Hewitt to sympathise, Drysdale said, with the Spaniard's coach telling the Australian that if a junior from his country had behaved in the same manner, he would have been "strung up from a tree by his balls".

Tomic, who was the star attraction at the launch of next January's Australian Open despite his junior status, said he would attempt to clear the air with Hewitt when their paths next crossed.

"If I get the chance I would love to do so," Tomic said.

"He is an idol and an icon of Australian tennis. I love his game and it would be a pleasure to hit with him anytime, anywhere."

A rift between Australia's best senior player and future prospect is hardly ideal given the thinning senior prospects available for the Davis Cup next year.

Australia, which was forced to forfeit a tie against India this year because of security concerns, will again attempt to qualify for the world group but needs both Tomic and Hewitt, given the doubts surrounding other key players. While veteran Peter Luczak has rebuilt his ranking to a career-high 66 following an injury hit 2008, his best tennis is played on clay. Carsten Ball showed signs he could deliver on his undoubted promise during the US hardcourt season but is yet to prove his consistency.

Chris Guccione, who found form in August following a disappointing season, has another hurdle to overcome after yesterday revealing he has a small tear in his right achilles tendon. Brydan Klein, who made his debut in Thailand in March, has been suspended from the ATP Tour after racially vilifying an opponent at a tournament in England in June.

Assisting a possible mediation is Tomic's recent involvement with Davis Cup coach Todd Woodbridge. Tomic said Woodbridge was advising him on improving his skills at the net.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/st … 61,00.html

Lleyton Hewitt: Bernard Tomic not ready

LLEYTON Hewitt says youngster Bernard Tomic is unworthy of Davis Cup selection, insisting veteran baseliner Peter Luczak is more deserving of the second singles spot.

Unimpressed by Tomic's Wimbledon practice court snub, Hewitt is bemused by speculation that 286th-ranked Tomic is in the mix to make his senior representative debut for Australia against Chinese Taipei from March 5-7.

Asked if US Open and Australian Open junior champion Tomic, 17, deserves a place in the team, Hewitt said: "Not right at the moment, no.

"He lost to Nick Lindahl and Matt Ebden in the (Australian Open) wildcard playoffs.

"These aren't world-beaters. They're solid players. They're tough grinders that have been around and played a lot of Futures and are very hard at it and work extremely hard.

"But, if you're looking at players at the moment, (Peter) Luczak has had as good a year as he's ever had. I'd definitely want him there with me."

Reminded of his own struggles at a similar age to break into the Cup team, Hewitt said: "When I was (ranked) 25, 30 in the world, I wasn't getting a look in Davis Cup to play for Australia.

"We had Pat (Rafter), Flip (Mark Philippoussis) and the Woodies (Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde), the No. 1 doubles team in the world at the time and one of the greatest doubles teams of all time.

"Now there are people who think they deserve to be in Davis Cup when they are ranked 250, 300 in the world. That's the sad thing."

There is little doubt Hewitt was referring to Tomic's now familiar ambition of becoming Australia's youngest Davis Cup representative.

Tomic denies saying Hewitt was not good enough to hit with him at Wimbledon, claiming he was suffering swine flu and did not want to pass on the sickness to Hewitt.

Hewitt's camp insists Tomic sought out other senior players rather than Hewitt, overturning earlier arrangements.

Hewitt was unimpressed by Tomic's sledging of his good friend Luczak in a practice match in Chile.

Asked if he would play with Tomic on the same Davis Cup team, Hewitt said: "It's something I haven't thought about.

"Everyone knows how passionate I am about Davis Cup.

"I've only ever been around him for one tie and that was in Townsville and I didn't have much to do with him. He arrived late, he arrived a day or two after everyone else."

Hewitt said he would consider the Davis Cup captaincy after he retires.

"Maybe down the line. Obviously a lot of things would have to change within Tennis Australia. We're too good a nation to be sitting back in the qualifying zone. It's not a lot of fun playing there.

"Once you've been in four Davis Cup finals in five years and the buzz that you get from playing those ties, nothing beats that. It's an amazing feeling. To go back and play in Thailand with a handful of people watching, it's frustrating.

"One small goal that I've got is to get us back in the world group again before I do hang it up. I believe we're capable of doing it.

"You need a lot of luck and we haven't had a lot of luck. Hopefully that can change."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/lleyt … 5815344933

Lleyton Hewitt doesn't get us, say Tomics

BERNARD Tomic's father John fears cultural differences are at the heart of tensions between Lleyton Hewitt and the Tomic camp.

Hewitt delivered a stinging critique of Tomic by declaring the teenage sensation was unworthy of a Davis Cup berth and should not be chosen ahead of veteran baseliner Peter Luczak.

The former world No.1's blast comes just months after reports Tomic refused to hit with Hewitt at Wimbledon, a claim the 17-year-old has since vehemently denied.

Bernard Tomic yesterday expressed shock at Hewitt's comments he should not be selected for the Davis Cup.

While the Tomic camp insists there is no bad blood with Hewitt, John says criticism of Bernard could be fuelled by a lack of acceptance of their Croatian heritage.

"I think Lleyton has drunk too much wine over Christmas," John Tomic said.

"To us, he's an icon but it's up to him what he says, we can't change his mind. He can talk, that means everyone can see he has a problem, not us.

"I will say this ... Bernard is not a pure Australian, we feel like Aussies but it is up to them, will they accept us? That is up to them.

"Probably there is something there. If we were Aussies, there might be different talk, a different attitude."

Speaking before his opening match at the Brisbane International, starting today, Tomic Jr said he had no personal issue with Hewitt and would happily meet to clear the air.

The boom Queenslander reiterated his stance that he did not hit with Hewitt at Wimbledon because he was suffering swine flu.

"Of course I'm surprised (by Hewitt's comments)," Tomic said. "But then people have their opinions and you can't stop him if that's what he thinks.

"There seems to be a mix-up. We've had our opinions but for me, it's in the past. I was sick at the time (of Wimbledon) and couldn't perform. Hopefully nothing like this happens again between us.

"I want to get things straight between us."

Asked if he wanted to play Davis Cup this year, Tomic said: "Of course, I've had a few good results last year to back it up. This is a whole new year. I think the Davis Cup is great. I haven't played it and I would love to."

Tomic Sr slammed reports they sought practice with other players instead of Hewitt at Wimbledon, revealing English officials had asked him to keep Tomic's illness quiet to quell fears over the swine flu outbreak.

"Bernard was very sick at Wimbledon. He had swine flu and he was given medication by the doctors," he said.

"We were told by the officials not to say anything because it would scare people.

"It is not true that Bernard asked other players for a hit. We think Lleyton is an icon, we love his achievements.

"We can shake hands from my side any time."

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Tomic hopes to mend ties with Hewitt

Rising young gun Bernard Tomic wants to meet with his former idol Lleyton Hewitt to shake hands and end the potentially damaging rift between them.

Tomic was disappointed Hewitt took a shot at him over his enthusiasm to partner Hewitt in Australia's Davis Cup team this year.

Hewitt said Victorian Peter Luczak, ranked No.77 in the world, was far more deserving of selection than the US Open Junior champion whose ATP ranking is currently languishing in the 200s.

Hewitt told News Limited he was forced to bide his time for Davis Cup selection when the likes of Pat rafter and Mark Philippoussis were at the top of their game.

"Now there are people who think they deserve to be in the Davis Cup when they are ranked 250, 300 in the world," Hewitt said in an obvious reference to Tomic's desire to be the nation's youngest in the men's team's tennis competition.

Tomic, 17, believes the friction stems from mis-communication at Wimbledon last year when Hewitt's camp believed the youngster dumped him from a proposed practice session.

Preparing for a first round match against a qualifier at the Brisbane International, Tomic denied he had a problem with Hewitt and felt there shouldn't be a rift between them.

"Not at all, I totally respect him and he's been an idol of mine and has always been since I started," he told AAP on Saturday.

"What's happened, a lot of it has been untrue and it's all in the past and hopefully we can work it out between each other.

"If he's ready to shake hands, I'm ready.

"I didn't play that many tournaments last year and I'll play more tournaments this year but ... Luczak had a great year and he's gone from the 200s to top 100."

An Australian Open wildcard, Tomic predicted his ranking would improve greatly in 2010 as he plans to play far more senior tournaments and believes he should be contending for Davis Cup selection by virtue of his results.

"I just want to be considered with the results I've had and I've had some great results but I guess I haven't played a lot of senior tournaments."

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Tomic aims for top 150 after Ginepri win

Australian young gun Bernard Tomic's Australian Open preparation is off to a flying start after he beat former world No.15 Robby Ginepri at the World Tennis Challenge in Adelaide.

The 17-year-old Tomic and former US Open quarter-finalist Ginepri fought a close match but the Aussie was too good, winning the first set in a tie break 7-4 before taking out the second set 6-4.

Last year Tomic made it to the second round at Melbourne Park and he is hoping to go further in 2010.

Ginepri is a handy scalp for Tomic to take in his budding career, with the American the winner of three ATP titles.

"I'd definitely like to do better than I did last year," Tomic told AAP.

"I played well, I knew what I had to do against him.

Ginepri said Tomic was a player to watch, but was keen to play down the significance of the loss in the exhibition event.

"It's an exhibition, so I don't know how much people consider a win in these things - they take it with a grain of salt probably," he said.

"But any time you get a win it's a good thing and I'm sure he's been working hard.

"He's definitely a young talent and he's going to be someone who I'm going to keep my eye out for."

Currently ranked No.291, Tomic has his sights set on climbing by about 100 spots by the end of the year.

"If I don't do well now in the Open I could end up back in the five or six hundreds but if I do well we'll see," he said.

"I'm aiming for the top 150 ... I know I can do it, it's just a matter of me staying healthy during the year.

"I know I can beat these guys, it's just a matter of how good I can be on the day."

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Tomic upsets Djokovic

Rising Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic has upset world No. 3 Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-6 7-5 at the Kooyong Classic on Saturday.

Tomic downed his Serbian opponent in an exhibition match that proceeded Saturday's Classic final between Spain's Fernando Verdasco and Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga.

While it was hardly a high-pressure match, the surprise win will surely provide the perfect confidence-builder before the 17-year-old's Australian Open tilt to begin next week.

Tomic has already cemented himself as somewhat of a giant-killer already in his burgeoning career, after he defeated world No.13 Radek Stepanek and world No.15 Gilles Simon at the World Tennis Challenge.

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