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Bernard Tomic Clinches First ATP Tour Win in Four Years at Mallorca Open

The former world No.17’s resurgence continued with a comeback win that boosts his ranking prospects, putting US Open qualifying within reach.

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Aug 4, 2019; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Bernard Tomic of Australia reacts after defeating Marc Polmans of Australia (not pictured) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Stade IGA. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tomic rallied from a set down to overcome Australia’s Rinky Hijikata 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 for his first main draw victory since the 2021 Australian Open.
  • The 32-year-old earned his spot in the Mallorca main draw by winning qualifying matches against Jesper de Jong and Aleksandar Kovacevic.
  • His comeback run concluded in the second round with a 6-3, 6-3 defeat to seventh-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut.
  • The tournament performance is set to lift his ATP ranking from No.248 to approximately No.214 when updated on Monday.
  • By reclaiming form on grass courts, Tomic has positioned himself to compete in qualifying for the US Open in New York this August.