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News.com.au
14 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Bernard Tomic wins first match since 2015 at Flushing Meadow as bid to fulfil US Open dream edges closer
Bernard Tomic has taken a big step towards playing his first US Open main draw since 2017 after taking down the 10th seed in the opening round of qualifying. The former world No. 17, who dropped as low as 835 and couldn't even get into ATP events, defeated American Patrick Kypson 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the second round, pocketing $41,800 in prizemoney in the process. Tomic has been powering through lower-tier events, making two finals, including one last weekend that he abandoned to take his place at Flushing Meadow. He's jumped to 169 on the rankings, which enabled him to try to get into the final grand slam of 2025. The climb back has been a long one for Tomic with small peaks. Before Wimbledon, Tomic registered his first ATP tour win since 2021 at the Mallorca Open. In August, be broke back into the world's top 200, achieving his highest ranking since 2020. He's made two recent lower-level finals in Lexington, Kentucky and Barranquilla, Colombia to push his ranking inside the top 200 to get into qualifying. Tomic last played at Flushing Meadow in 2018 when he was beaten in qualifying by fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis. He last played in the main draw in 2017, losing in the first round. He last won a main draw match in 2015, when he progressed to the third round. Tomic will play Portugal's Henrique Rocha in the second round. Jason Kubler was another Australian winner in qualifying but Alex Bolt's campaign ended in three sets. Priscilla Hon and Olivia Gadecki were winners on the women's side, along with Lizette Cabrera and Destanee Aiava. But Daria Saville was thrashed in her match.
Canberra Times
14 hours ago
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- Canberra Times
Tomic hoping to keep up with Jones in Open qualifying
Back up to No.169 in the world after almost spiralling outside the top 1000, 32-year-old Tomic plays American Patrick Kypson in his quest to reach a grand slam main draw for the first time since successfully qualifying for the 2021 Australian Open.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Tomic turns back clock, US Open main draw in reach
Bernard Tomic's impressive resurgence has put the Australian two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance in nine years. The 32-year-old offered up moments of his awkward, disruptive best in a comprehensive 6-4 6-4 defeat of American Patrick Kypson on Wednesday (AEST). One of six Australian winners on the day, Tomic next plays Portugal's Henrique Rocha after the world No.168 upset French veteran Pierre-Hugues Herbert in a lengthy three-set battle. There are US Open concerns for Australian world No.79 Chris O'Connell, who retired after losing the first set to Roberto Bautista Agut at the lead-up event in Winston Salem. The battling Aussie withdrew from last month's Toronto Masters with an oblique injury and then didn't play in Cincinnati, before attempting a return this week. Tomic, the 2009 US Open junior champion hasn't featured in the Flushing Meadows main draw since 2017 and last played qualifying in 2018. But Tomic, who climbed as high as world No.17 in 2016, has returned on a mission after aborting last week's delayed ATP Challenger final in Colombia to properly prepare for his main-draw shot. The Barranquilla decider, delayed a day because of rain, was Tomic's second final at that level in the month and could have been his first major title since 2018. Often criticised for a perceived lack of effort and intensity, Tomic has knuckled down in the last two years to surge from a career-low 835 to at least No.167 when the next rankings are calculated. A bit of Bernard Tomic magic in Barranquilla 👏 #ATPChallenger — ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) August 15, 2025 In June he took two top-100 scalps, including compatriot Rinky Hijikata. A US Open berth would be Tomic's first grand slam main draw appearance since he qualified for the Australian Open in 2021. Jason Kubler will meet Kyrian Jacquet in the second round after beating Brit George Loffhagen 6-4 7-5. Australian women Olivia Gadecki, Priscilla Hon and Lizette Cabrera all won their first-round matches, while Destanee Aiava upset eighth seed Sara Bejlek, 6-4 4-6 6-4. But Alex Bolt and Daria Saville both lost after four Australians had won first-round qualifying matches on Tuesday. The qualifiers are hoping to join a dozen Australian direct entrants, led by men's world No.8 Alex de Minaur, and wildcards Tristan Skoolkate and Tahlia Gibson.
The Australian
15 hours ago
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- The Australian
US Open: Bernard Tomic wins first round qualifying match
Bernard Tomic has taken a big step towards playing his first US Open main draw since 2017 after taking down the 10th seed in the opening round of qualifying. The former world No.17, who dropped as low as 835 and couldn't even get into ATP events, defeated American Patrick Kypson 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the second round. Tomic has been powering through lower-tier events, making two finals, including one last weekend that he abandoned to take his place at Flushing Meadow. He's jumped to 169 on the rankings, which enabled him to try to get into the final grand slam of 2025. The climb back has been a long one for Tomic with small peaks. Before Wimbledon, Tomic registered his first ATP tour win since 2021 at the Mallorca Open. In August, be broke back into the world's top 200, achieving his highest ranking since 2020. He's made two recent lower-level finals in Lexington, Kentucky and Barranquilla, Colombia to push his ranking inside the top 200 to get into qualifying. Tomic last played at Flushing Meadow in 2018 when he was beaten in qualifying by fellow Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis. He last played in the main draw in 2017, losing in the first round. He last won a main draw match in 2015, when he progressed to the third round. Tomic will play Portugal's Henrique Rocha in the second round. Jason Kubler was another Australian winner in qualifying but Alex Bolt's campaign ended in three sets. Priscilla Hon and Olivia Gadecki were winners on the women's side, along with Lizette Cabrera and Destanee Aiava. But Daria Saville was thrashed in her match. Read related topics: Australian Open Tennis
ABC News
15 hours ago
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- ABC News
Six Australians, including Bernard Tomic, advance in qualification rounds for US Open
Bernard Tomic's impressive resurgence has put the Australian two wins away from his first US Open main draw appearance in eight years. The 32-year-old offered up moments of his awkward, disruptive best in a comprehensive 6-4, 6-4 defeat of American Patrick Kypson on Wednesday (AEST). One of six Australian winners on the day, Tomic next plays Portugal's Henrique Rocha after the world number 168 upset French veteran Pierre-Hugues Herbert in a lengthy three-set battle. There are US Open concerns for Australian world number 79 Chris O'Connell, who retired after losing the first set to Roberto Bautista Agut at the lead-up event in Winston-Salem. Tomic, the 2009 US Open junior champion, has not featured in the Flushing Meadows main draw since 2017 and last played qualifying in 2018. But Tomic, who climbed as high as world number 17 in 2016, has returned on a mission after aborting last week's delayed ATP Challenger final in Colombia to properly prepare for his main-draw shot. The Barranquilla decider, delayed a day because of rain, was Tomic's second final at that level in the month and could have been his first major title since 2018. Often criticised for a perceived lack of effort and intensity, Tomic has knuckled down in the last two years to surge from a career-low 835 to at least number 167 when the next rankings are calculated. The battling Aussie withdrew from last month's Toronto Masters with an oblique injury and then did not play in Cincinnati before attempting a return this week. In June, he took two top-100 scalps, including compatriot Rinky Hijikata. A US Open berth would be Tomic's first grand slam main draw appearance since he qualified for the Australian Open in 2021. Jason Kubler will meet Kyrian Jacquet in the second round after beating Brit George Loffhagen 6-4, 7-5. Australian women Olivia Gadecki, Priscilla Hon and Lizette Cabrera all won their first-round matches, while Destanee Aiava upset eighth seed Sara Bejlek, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. But Alex Bolt and Daria Saville both lost after four Australians had won first-round qualifying matches on Tuesday. The qualifiers are hoping to join a dozen Australian direct entrants, led by men's world number 8 Alex de Minaur, and wildcards Tristan Schoolkate and Tahlia Gibson. AAP
