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Bernard Tomic's ATP Comeback Cut Short in 52 Minutes
8 Oct
Summary
- Bernard Tomic lost in 52 minutes in his first ATP Masters 1000 match since 2019.
- The Australian cited exhaustion from recent play for his swift defeat.
- This marked Tomic's 20th career loss lasting less than an hour.
Bernard Tomic's comeback to the ATP Masters 1000 main draw was short-lived, as he exited the Shanghai Masters in the first round. Tomic, who hadn't competed at this top level since 2019, lost to Italy's World No. 38 Matteo Arnaldi in a mere 52 minutes, with the final score being 6-3 6-1.
Following the match, Tomic expressed fatigue, stating he was "tired from the last couple of weeks" and had played "too much tennis." This defeat was statistically significant, marking his 20th career loss lasting less than an hour, excluding retirements. Tomic will receive A$34,000 in prize money for his participation in the round of 128.
The Australian's journey to the main draw involved navigating the qualifying rounds. His last Masters 1000 appearance seven years prior at the Montreal Masters also ended in a straight-sets loss. Currently ranked 185, Tomic is expected to move up to at least No. 176 after this tournament.
Other Australian players in Shanghai also faced challenges. James Duckworth was defeated by Hubert Hurkacz, while Alex de Minaur is set to play his first-round match. De Minaur recently withdrew from the China Open final due to an adductor injury, requiring further medical assessment.
