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Bernard Tomic: 33, Reclaiming Dignity on Court
8 Oct
Summary
- Bernard Tomic returns to ATP Masters 1000 main draw after seven years.
- He became a father for the first time in 2026.
- Tomic is rediscovering discipline and rebuilding his tennis career.
Bernard Tomic, 33, is currently competing in the main draw of an ATP Masters 1000 tournament for the first time in seven years, following two recent wins in Shanghai. Once a highly touted junior player, Tomic reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals at 18 and peaked at world No. 17 in 2016.
His career was derailed by a perceived lack of effort and discipline, marked by controversial statements and on-court performances. Following significant time away from the sport, including wrist and abdominal ailments and a ranking as low as #825 by 2022, Tomic has been working his way back through the ATP Challenger Tour.
In 2026, Tomic became a father for the first time. He recently won the Lincoln Challenger in July, his first trophy in years. He also reached a September Challenger semifinal in Guangzhou and a quarterfinal in Los Cabos, notably defeating Karen Khachanov.
Tomic acknowledges he will not return to his former top-20 form but expresses a commitment to reclaiming his dignity and ending his career fulfilled. He describes his current phase not as redemption, but as discovering discipline for the first time.
