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‘Bored’ Tomic may lose prize money

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Ben
6 yrs ago

Australian Bernard Tomic is facing the prospect of losing a portion of his prize money after his limp Wimbledon exit overnight.

After the match the 24-year-old admitted to being ‘bored’ with tennis but denied he deliberately quit in the 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 loss to No.27 seed Mischa Zverev.

“I felt a little bit bored, to be completely honest with you. It’s tough, you know,” Tomic said after the match.

“I couldn’t care less if I make a fourth-round US Open or I lose first round. To me, everything is the same.”

Wimbledon officials said they were aware of Tomic’s comments and his performance and they were investigating the matter.

Tomic’s defeat was one of three more for Australian men on the second day as Thanasi Kokkinakis went down 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 to the No29 seed, Juan Martín Del Potro, and Jordan Thompson lost 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) to the No25 seed, Albert Ramos-Vi?olas.

What do you think about Bernard Tomic’s performance? Should he take a break from tennis to help him rediscover his passion?

Read more at The Guardian

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Pilly
6 yrs ago

I think he should take a permanent break. He contributes nothing to the game and brings Australian tennis into disrepute. He seriously needs some intensive psychotherapy. 

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Seadove
6 yrs ago

Couldn't agree more Pilly. His attitude from the start has been questionable and selectors should definitely not even consider him or Kyrgios for the Davis Cup. This petulant school kid attitude is not what Australia needs representing us in the world arena. Thonasi Kokkinakis on the other hand played so well last night, trying with all he had. Apparently these days it's all about them and they couldn't give a toss what any of us think.

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apache
6 yrs ago

 I think both these players need to realise they need to grow up and they are not God's gifts to tennis.  They have been pandered to enough sorry but why are they still on the Australian team??    There are other younger ones coming up with better atittudes that play for Australia not themselves aren't they more worthy of being coached and looked after.

Tomic and Kyrgios are not doing anything for Australian Tennis forget them.

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Banjo
6 yrs ago

 

The man said he was "mentally not there". I see that as a cry for help. Take some of his prize money if you have to, but give him  a break.

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Jim
6 yrs ago

Couldn't agree more, Except I don't think he should lose any of his payment, there seems to be a definite mental issue although I am not an expert re mental problems, what we do see are more people finding that they can't cope especially sportsmen and women, not sure if it's the money or the fame that causes the problems or the criticism they get when they are not world beaters all the time or if its perceived that they don't show enough gratitude that they have succeeded so early in life. None of us knows how we would handle the fame, so perhaps we shouldn't judge others so readily.

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KSS
6 yrs ago

If Tomic is bored and is not putting in the effort, lets put him out of his misery and NOT allow him to play in any tournament anywhere, ever again. That just might mean he will actually have to get a proper job instead of bragging after another 10 years of disrespecting other player and the game of tennis, win or lose he will never have to work again!

Tomic and Kyrgios and any number of NRL, AFL players and a range of other 'sportspeople' should ALL be banned from whatever game they play. As it is, people tut-tut over their behaviour, and then immediately forgive them the next time they 'win'. These players are given no boundaries and with a pocket full of cash what do you expect? Oh then when the going gets a bit rough they claim 'mental health issues', the flavour of the month, and we are all supposed to forgive and cut them even more slack. 

Well not me. I don't buy it!

If these kids can't hack it because they are kids, then kids should NOT be allowed to play sport at the elite level. Make male professional sport for the over 25s only given the male brain does not fully develop before then. And I say male sport because you don't hear these things from the women.

I note the NRL is now giving players more money to behave better around women, after games, away from home and in the off season! WTF!!! If they don't behave without being paid to do so, get rid of them. Simple and cheaper!

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Seadove
6 yrs ago

Spot on KSS. The so called elites of the sporting world are paid way too much money and some seemingly think they are like gods. Sorry guys, you aren't!!! You aren't saving anyone's lives or contributing to the plight of the world. Jarryd Hayne cost the Blues the win in the second game because he was too selfish to pass the ball to his wing and it just goes on and on......  Not to mention that when these people do get too old for their sport they can't hack being back in the real world without the media attention and act ridiculously like Grant Hackett. The problem with them is that they all thought they would be superstars for life and when reality hits them that they aren't then they cry mental illness. It's a joke. 

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Lucca
6 yrs ago

One question needed here. Who makes these sporting people super stars? It's the people who pay to see them, their adoring fans. 

If the fans stopped buying tickets, there would be no game, but that is not going to happen. 

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disillusioned
6 yrs ago

Why should he get prize money? He didn't win anything, did he, or am I missing something?  Maybe he gets appearance money, but that'll soon dry up at the tate he is going.  Perhaps he needs to take a break to reassess his situation.

I wouldnt be surprised of TOmic and Kyrgios are involved in match fixing 

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HOLA
6 yrs ago

Looks like Tomic has too many parties and too many pals.. It's just that much harder to get up early in the morning to face more running around the tennis courts. He's made a pretty packet, I think I heard something like $5million., once the hunger has gone then it's time to go. 

He'll end up broke beore he's 40

 

 

Tomic has lost the passion, that is if it was ever there. He's not interested in the game anymore and has made a packet.

So like many Croatians these days, he might be heading for "home" to start a business. Was in a taxi the other day and the Croatian driver said most Croatians have that dream.

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PlanB
6 yrs ago

IMO these  "sports"  people get obscene money and also when money comes into so-called  "Sport"  it is NO LONGER SPORT --  sport you do because you enjoy it -- these creeps should try a 9 to 5 job and get that pay and see how they handle that!   I say bugga off if you are bored and don't let the door hit you on the way out!

This Tomic is a spoiled BRAT as are many of the others -- and if they carry on like they do then sack them -- sack they bloody lot of them, never to play and be paid again.

I have NO time for professional   "sport"  and also the way some parents carry on at their kid's sports day is also disgusting.

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