Tomic Edges Closer to French Open Amid Aussie Qualifying Nightmare As Bernard Tomic advances through qualifying rounds for the French Open, it's impossible not to feel a twinge of nostalgia and curiosity about the state of Australian tennis.
This week's qualifying nightmare saw four out of five Australians falter, while Tomic stood tall against all odds. Tomic's revival is striking in contrast to his compatriots' struggles.
A decade ago, he was the toast of Australian tennis, ranked 18th in the world after a breakthrough season.