TOMIC IS BACK!!
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stringertom
Bionic Poster
Bernie's favorite drink should be a turbo diesel snakebite...equal parts beer and cider with a shot of vodka and a dash of black currant cordial...it would Bernie all the way down and leave you with a bad Tomic ache.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Is it ironic that a guy with no future would go back to playing future level events?
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
This thread confirms the heavy Schadenfreude instincts prevalent on the forum!
Glad to join in though...he does make Nick look like a saint!
Lol, it's not our fault he makes people hate him. Nobody on here whispers in his ear every morning, "be a jerk!" That comes from within.
Freddy Cat
Professional
Pretty much agree with this. I notice that he really can't generate his own pace, and just kind of swats it back -- really weird, ugly strokes. The best I could ever see him getting would be like a Gilles Simon.He doesn't have any big weapons but at his best, Tomic can be a tricky player to play even with his obvious weaknesses.
He has an okay serve, and is good with changing his shots with slice.
Flat forehand has decent pace and can confuse players not used to his play style, but is rarely used to blast winners.
Good touch and anticipation but held back by his poor movement and fitness.
That's pretty much it, though I suppose his disguise on drop shots is relatively impressive.
Of course his biggest flaw is his effort and lack of fight. Wouldn't really call him mentally weak, but he sure isn't strong in that department.
Also a mildly interesting fact is that he leads the H2H 5-1 against Verdasco. Pretty surprising
stringertom
Bionic Poster
Simon without a bit of work ethic...at least that guy tries!
sredna42
Hall of Fame
Lolwut
They are total polar opposites. Gilles is a pusher on steroids. Tomic's game revolves and touch, feel, placement, etc.
it's a pity he couldn't sort out his personal problems/depression and develop as a person, and leave that stupid WWF wrestling persona he's cultivated behind him. It's good for tennis to have a multitude of styles, and not just a horde of ballbashing clones.
tennis24x7
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He is not even on the man-crush radar, if you get my driftIs that his fantasy or your's?
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Forehand_Slice
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Pretty good fight from Tomic. Served well and saved a match point on the way.
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yeh, wrong thread. Didn't realize it was a previous match thread. he was looking a bit lazy when i tuned in at 2-3 BP down. He did well to win after the other guy was serving for the match at 5-3. The other guy in the #300's didn't look too crash hot.
Aussie Darcy
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That last service game by Tomic was hilarious. Looked so effortless.
Saves MP and wins the last 4 games to get a much needed win. Good for him.
He now faces another French WC who’s ranked in the 300s.
Saves MP and wins the last 4 games to get a much needed win. Good for him.
He now faces another French WC who’s ranked in the 300s.
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The big slap forehand winner on match point looked effortless.
Aussie Darcy
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I laughed at the dropshot which I think was at 30-0. Just so easy, was like he was tanking but winning. His game is crazy to watch.
This thread confirms the heavy Schadenfreude instincts prevalent on the forum!
Glad to join in though...he does make Nick look like a saint!
Even though the Germans created a word specifically for it, it's a feeling people have had all around the world throughout history. Thinking about it poking fun at people is part of a lot of comedy acts.
That's what I like about his game. His nonchalance reminds me of Mecir, but they're very different in other ways.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Johan Tatlot v Tomic is up next, not long to go now before the match starts.....Tomic should win this, but will he?
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
if Tomic has all his money taken away, and have to start over, he will win it.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
From 0-2 down, Tomic is now up 5-3.
He's coming for the French Open.
He's coming for the French Open.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Yep, Tatlot is struggling with Tomic's variety of shot, trying to hit himself out of trouble and making errors
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic wins the first set with a dropshot, 6-4.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic breaks to lead 2-1 in the second set, the tank engine is leaving the station!
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Double break for Tomic, 4-1 and serving
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Talot is in blaster mode and it's not working...
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic's drop shotting his way to victory, 5-1
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Tomic wins with relative ease and with a second set breadstick 6-4 6-1.
Scores another win and is into the QF where he’ll play another player outside the top 300.
Scores another win and is into the QF where he’ll play another player outside the top 300.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomics side of the draw is wide open with Chardy[2] losing in the first round, will play another qualifier/wildcard in the QF. If thing pan out he should be playing Millman[1] for the title!
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Just caught the highlights. Tomic looked like he was enjoying himself.
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He is playing grass court tennis on clay , so that's interesting to see. The top guys have seen Tomic enough and they've worked him out, but this style would feel very awkward for guys who play him for the first time.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic's potential finals opponent Millman is on court at 7pm AEDT, with Tomic on at 11pm AEDT. Lets hope they both get through.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
3:3 on serve for Tomic, Mager is having to work pretty hard thus far to hold his serve. Some wicked spin coming from Tomic too!
Free live stream on the ATP site.
Free live stream on the ATP site.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic takes his 4th break point to lead 5:3
Tennis_dude101
Professional
First set to Tomic 6:3, Mager is struggling to handle his variety of shot
Tennis_dude101
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Tomic is ripping through this set as he should, up a double break 3:0
Tennis_dude101
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4:2 from 40:15 Tomic give up one of his breaks, nice play from Mager to put some pressure on Tomic
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic saves multiple break point to go to 5:3
to go to 5:3
Tennis_dude101
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Tomic take the second set and the match 6:4, Millman will be the real test if he makes it to the final
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Tomic next plays Sweden's best, 22yo #138 Elias Ymer, coached by Robin Soderling.
Uncovered: Super Swede Soderling Helps Ymer Shine
Uncovered: Super Swede Soderling Helps Ymer Shine
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Hmmm, I have a feeling Tomic will have to bring his A game if he is going to topple Ymer, an interesting matchup. Still hoping for an all Aussie final!
Nostradamus
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What if Tomic hired Uncle Toni ?? Can he then get back into top 50 ?
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Match has started. Tomic down 0-2.
Tennis_dude101
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Just tuned in and Ymer's already up 2:0, Tomic is struggling with Ymer's heavy balls...
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He is way too passive, just inviting Ymer to take the initiative in the rallies. He needs to do more with his shots. Tomic is playing like he is half asleep.
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And Tomic plays a good service game. 1-4
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic wins a game, 1:4. Used a couple of nice drop shots that Ymer couldn't handle.
Tennis_dude101
Professional
Tomic holds for 2:5, at least he will be serving first in the second set!
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He is getting slaughtered. Some decent droppers. Problem is Tomic can't just rely on drop shots as his big weapon.
Tennis_dude101
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First set to Ymer, 6:2, Tomic atleast held his last 2 service game but has a lot of work to do
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