Bernard Tomic

In 2010 Bernard made a successful Davis Cup debut for Australia when he won both of his singles rubbers against Chinese Taipei in straight sets in the Asia–Oceania Group Quarterfinals.

In 2008 at the age of 15, Bernard became the youngest player in history to win the Australian Open boys’ singles title. He helped Australia win the Junior Davis Cup final against Argentina in 2007, and reached the semifinal of the boys’ singles at Wimbledon in 2008.

In 2009 he added the US Open boys’ championship to his collection.

Bernard arrived in Australia from his birthplace in Stuttgart, Germany, aged three-and-a-half and started playing tennis at seven. His father, John, started work driving taxis while his mother, Ady, worked as a biomedical scientist.

Bernard’s favourite singer is Chris Brown, his favourite surface is grass and when he’s not playing tennis he enjoys soccer, table tennis, fishing and basketball. He has one sister, Sara, who also plays tennis.