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Bernard Tomic ‘risks his life’ qualifying for Australian Open then blasts critics – Wide World of Sports
Then fallen star unloads on critics
Bernard Tomic has qualified for the Australian Open – and unleashed on critics.
Tomic beat countryman John-Patrick Smith 6-4 5-7 7-6 (10-7) in his third and final qualifying match in Doha on Thursday morning (AEDT), meaning that he’s into the main draw for the Melbourne Park Grand Slam; off the back of three three-set wins.
The former world No.17, now ranked No.228, was in a feisty mood after the last match.
Asked about his desire to resurrect his career, Tomic said: “I am in Doha, I risked my life…
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