Bernard Tomic plans on trimming his playing schedule in 2017 in a bid to be fit, focused and fresh for the big tournaments he does play.

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic will form Australia's singles attack on Friday on the first day of Davis Cup play between Australia and Slovakia in Sydney.

Bernard Tomic, reunited with Nick Kyrgios at a Davis Cup tie for the first time in three years, believes a full-strength Australian side is a realistic shot at the trophy.

Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic will headline the Australian squad set to take on Slovakia in the Davis Cup World Group Play-offs on 16-18 September.

Bernard Tomic succumbed to the inspired play of Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur, exiting the US Open in the first round on Tuesday.

After a strong showing in Cincinnati, Bernard Tomic is brimming with confidence as he arrives in New York shooting for a higher position in the rankings.

Australian big guns Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic could potentially meet in the third round of the US Open.

Sam Stosur has enjoyed a valuable seedings boost at the US Open while Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic are among the top 20 seeds in the men's draw.

Bernard Tomic and Daria Gavrilova made moves after their impressive weeks in Cincinnati, while some Aussie young guns have risen after impressing on the ITF circuit.

Andy Murray advanced to the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters after ending the stellar run of Australia's Bernard Tomic.