| Bernard Tomic Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 91 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 21, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Bernard Tomic is an Australian professional tennis player who achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 17 in January 2016 and has won several tournaments such as Orange Bowl, Claro Open Colombia, Apia International Sydney, and Chengdu Open. He has also participated in a variety of other tournaments such as US Open, Brisbane International, Wimbledon Championship, BNP Paribas Open, Proton Malaysian Open, French Open, Davis Cup, Australian Open, Regions Morgan Keegan Championships and the Cellular South Cup, Delray Beach International Tennis Championship, and many more. Bernard has been sponsored by brands like Nike, Lacoste, Lotto, and Mizuno.
Born Name
Bernard Tomic
Nick Name
Tomic
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Stuttgart, Germany
Residence
Gold Coast, Australia
and
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nationality
Education
Tomic went to Southport State School, a primary school located in Southport, Australia. After he graduated from Southport State, Bernard accepted the sports scholarship from The Southport School and attended his high school years there.
Occupation
Professional Tennis Player
Plays
Right Handed (Two-Handed Backhand)
Turned Pro
2008
Family
- Father – John (Ivica) Tomic (Tennis Coach and Former Taxi Driver)
- Mother – Adisa Ady Tomic (Biomedical Scientist)
- Siblings – Sara Tomic (Younger Sister) (Professional Tennis Player)
Manager
Bernard is signed with IMG with which he penned a deal in March 2006 at the age of 13.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 5 in or 196 cm
Weight
91 kg or 201 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Bernard Tomic dated –
- Donay Meijer (2011-2012) – In 2011, Bernard commenced dating the Gold Coast model Donay Meijer. Their romance lasted until March 2012, when both celebrities decided to split.
- Chelsey Grbcic (2013) – In 2013, Tomic had a brief relationship with Chelsey Grbcic.
Race / Ethnicity
White
His father is Croatian and his mother a Bosnian.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Huge wingspan
Brand Endorsements
Tomic has been sponsored by Nike, Head, and Yonex.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
He wears a cross in every match.
Best Known For
The talent he possesses as a player, towering height, and for being a two-time grand slam singles champion while being a junior.
Tomic is also known for winning several tournaments since he turned professional including 2014, 2015 Claro Open Colombia, 2013 Apia International Sydney, and others.
First Professional Tennis Match
He debuted for the national team of Australia at the 2010 Chinese Taipei Davis Cup. At the time, he was only 17 years and 135 days old.
Personal Trainer
Bernard has been coached by several trainers including Neil Guiney (When Tomic was 7 and a half years old), John Tomic (As a child), and Tony Roche (Starting from 2015).
Bernard Tomic Favorite Things
- Surface – Grass
Source –Â ATPWorldTour.com
Bernard Tomic Facts
- Tomic’s parents left Yugoslavia few years before his birth.
- In 1996 when Bernard was only 3 years old, his family moved to Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
- He supports a local professional rugby team called Gold Coast Titans and a football team called Brisbane Lions.
- When Tomic first started competing as a junior, he stated that he would be the next number 1 tennis player in the world, claimed to become the youngest Davis Cup player from Australia and win all Grand Slam tournaments.
- He won the 2009 US Open junior tournament. In the finals, Bernard managed to beat Chase Buchanan of USA.
- Bernard turned professional tennis player at the age of 15.
- Tomic won his first ATP title during the 2013 Hopman Cup by defeating Kevin Anderson in three sets in the finals.
- Bernard played for Australia at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He played against Kei Nishikori in the first match of the tournament and lost in two straight sets.
- Tomic was the winner of the World Tennis Challenge with his Australasia team in 2010.
- He once requested his father to be ejected from the crowd during one of his matches at the 2012 Miami Masters because of him being annoying.
- In January 2012, Tomic was stopped and fined by the police on the Gold Coast for three times in the same day. He had a situation when he ran from the officers and locked himself in his home.
- In November 2012, Bernard was charged $750 for not stopping (while driving in his BMW M3) when asked by the police. He was also put on a good-behavior bond that lasted for 12 months.
- In July 2015, Bernard was incarcerated by the police after he first refused to be arrested. Eventually, all charges against Tomic were removed in October 2015.
- In January 2018, he was announced as a contestant on the 4th season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! However, he withdrew from the competition after 3 days.
