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Tennis by James Matthey   Bernard Tomic has taken a major step towards emerging from the tennis wilderness, qualifying for the Australian Open following another hard-fought win in Doha on Thursday morning (AEDT). The 28-year-old defeated countryman John-Patrick Smith 6-4 5-7 7-6 (10-7) to claim victory in his third and final qualifying match and secure safe passage through to the main draw at Melbourne Park in February. Showing grit not usually associat...

Tennis by James Matthey   Bernard Tomic has taken a major step towards emerging from the tennis wilderness, qualifying for the Australian Open following another hard-fought win in Doha on Thursday morning (AEDT). The 28-year-old defeated countryman John-Patrick Smith 6-4 5-7 7-6 (10-7) to claim victory in his third and final qualifying match and secure safe passage through to the main draw at Melbourne Park in February. Showing grit not usually associat...

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

The Australian number one opens his 2021 season in style, claiming the first ATP title on offer for the year as former star Bernard Tomic qualifies for the Australian Open before taking aim at his critics.

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

Bernard Tomic has taken everyone by surprise, and hit out at his critics after taking a major step towards getting his career off life support.

American Denis Kudla and Argentine Francisco Cerundolo were subsequently withdrawn from the Doha-based event despite winning their first-round qualifying matches, as per the rules. They have since been transferred to a quarantine hotel. The Herald Sun has contacted Tennis Australia for comment. News of Kudlas positive test reportedly arrived while he was leading Moroccan Elliot Benchetrit by a set and 5-3. Kudla went on to claim the next game and the match, with 221st-ranked Benchetrit lat...