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Bernard Tomic still plans to shake off a back complaint and try to qualify for the Australian Open for the third time in four years. The controversy magnet withdrew from the final of a low-key UTR Pro Tennis Series event in his home city of Brisbane in the past fortnight because of the back issue. However, Tomic - now ranked 226 in the world, after peaking at No. 17 at the start of 2016 - is part of a 20-strong Australian contingent down to compete in Open qualifying from January 10-13. He fell in the first round of qualifying in 2020 and the final round in 2018.

There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.

There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.

There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.

There may be an extra edge to qualifying for the Australian Open this year, but it won’t stop Bernard Tomic from trying to revive his career yet again.