Predict how good will Tomic be...?

[Righteo]

Don't be sensitive, if you think losing a set after you've wasted 3 set points from unforced errors ISN'T mental weakness then good luck to you.

Verdasco wasn't playing well at all, he'd pretty much given up at that point.

I am a Tomic fan though, and to his credit he's fought back

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

That wasn't my point.

It's the ****ing Australian way to find any fault (pardon the pun) what so ever.

They bitch about someone being arrogant, full of self confidence and willing to pump them self up, just as well as they are willing to knock someone for allegedly being mentally weak.

 

[Righteo]

Rubbish, you're the only one whinging here. I'll give credit where it is due, certainly, but it doesn't mean you can't shine the spotlight on some of his faults either.

He's done very well though to win the next two sets, very impressed by Bernie

I have bagged Hewitt in the past too, but his grit and determination have always been admirable traits.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

so why didn't he lose the 3rd set?

He's mentally weak right?

Oh wait - he's actually not as he's just proven it being not rolling over and losing in straight sets. Hence, why your original comment was horse shit. He may lose the game, but not's not mentally weak, the other player was just better.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Mentally weak? yeah.....na.

The kid will be a star.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

I'll admit I didn't think Tomic would do this well originally but now he is really picking up his game and has the ability to grind out tough wins.

 

[peejay]

I read that his Dad said 10-15 majors. What an idiot!

Anyone predicting that their child could win more than 2-3 majors is delirious.

I'll predict he won't be Top 50 within 5 years.

Fail (fool)

 

[peejay]

Has to get pass Verdasco first

job completed

 

[peejay]

I don't care how old you are, you don't give up 3 set points so easily and end up losing the set yourself.

So frustrating how we constantly produce mentally weak sportsmen.

What was that ?????

 

[krisholio14]

Tongue that haterz!

 

[Dr Awkward]

Mentally weak wtf? Not at all.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

So what's the joke about Bernard being weak....

 

[Righteo]

What was that ?????

Aren't you clever mate, bet you saw that comeback coming

Extremely impressive fightback, well done Bernie. Still doesn't change the fact that the second set was a bit of a choke, we'll put it down to early tournament nerves though

Tennis board can be weird sometimes though, you dare criticize an aspect of someones game and everyone assumes you're ripping on them

Still don't know WTF Verdasco was doing though, I thought he was a fair bit fitter than this.

 

[Righteo]

So what's the joke about Bernard being weak....

I'm actually a Bernie fan who was very disappointed with that abomination of a second set, but think what you want

Very pleased the young fella proved me wrong, I'm done explaining myself to fools like you though

 

[lionel_luthor]

Some people are so naive, It's obvious this game was 'rigged' by tennis Australia to try and blow over the Margaret Court homophobia controversy.

Verdasco took a 'fall' beautifuly for the last couple of sets, Tomic is still an obnoxious tosser that will never win any major tournaments.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

I'm actually a Bernie fan who was very disappointed with that abomination of a second set, but think what you want

Very pleased the young fella proved me wrong, I'm done explaining myself to fools like you though

Was being genrealistic but go ahead

 

[Righteo]

Some people are so naive, It's obvious this game was 'rigged' by tennis Australia to try and blow over the Margaret Court homophobia controversy.

Verdasco took a 'fall' beautifuly for the last couple of sets, Tomic is still an obnoxious tosser that will never win any major tournaments.

Yeah, obviously

 

[charcoalchicken]

he'll win some grandslams

 

[bombermick]

I love how he constructs points with changes of pace, but Courier was right in his commentary. He has to get quicker, much quicker, or he'll forever be chasing balls in negative position.

He'll never be as quick as Djokovic or Nadal, but he has to improve that area of his game. But, fantastic effort and great mental strength!

 

[Funkalicous]

Some people are so naive, It's obvious this game was 'rigged' by tennis Australia to try and blow over the Margaret Court homophobia controversy.

Verdasco took a 'fall' beautifuly for the last couple of sets, Tomic is still an obnoxious tosser that will never win any major tournaments.

Obnoxious personalities win grand slams. Djokovic, Roddick, Safin, Sarena Williams, and Hewitt all say hi

 

[aussie1st]

He's really making an impact this year, knocked over quite a few big names.

 

[XFactor1979]

He's really making an impact this year, knocked over quite a few big names.

Practice matches and glorified hit ups count for nothing

 

[bombermick]

Obnoxious personalities win grand slams. Djokovic, Roddick, Safin, Sarena Williams, and Hewitt all say hi

Djokovic and Safin obnoxious?

 

[Righteo]

I love how he constructs points with changes of pace, but Courier was right in his commentary. He has to get quicker, much quicker, or he'll forever be chasing balls in negative position.

He'll never be as quick as Djokovic or Nadal, but he has to improve that area of his game. But, fantastic effort and great mental strength!

Yeh true but easier said than done, he's quite a tall lad.

 

[Righteo]

Djokovic and Safin obnoxious?

Djoko I'll grant, but I won't hear a word against Marat! Man what I'd give for just one night to party with that dude, would be banging endless hot Russian bitches right about now.

I never got the impression Tomic is that obnoxious either, he's self-confident no doubt, but comes across as quite easy going and friendly in his interviews.

Players who look laconic always get branded as arrogant though.