Bernard Tomic ultimately found the in-form Dominic Thiem too strong in the final of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, going down in three sets.

Bernard Tomic will aim for the biggest title of his career after coming through with a gritty semifinal victory over Alexandr Dolgopolov.

Bernard Tomic has advanced to the last eight of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel after a strong performance against Adrian Mannarino.

Aussie duo Ash Barty and Casey Dellacqua fell short in the Port Pirie ITF women's doubles final on Friday, but gained some valuable match play.

Bernard Tomic has cemented a spot in the semifinals of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel after overcoming Ukrainian Illya Marchenko on Thursday.

Bernard Tomic gained revenge on Rajeev Ram to advance to the second round of the ATP event in Acapulco, but fellow Aussies John Millman and Sam Groth departed.

Bernard Tomic, Nick Kyrgios, Sam Groth and John Peers will represent Australia in its Davis Cup World Group first-round tie against the United States at Kooyong.

Juan Martin del Potro continued his successful comeback to tennis with a straight-sets win over Aussie John-Patrick Smith at the Delray Beach Open on Thursday.

Having come through qualifying, John-Patrick Smith has upped the ante by taking down No.3 seed Ivo Karlovic in the first round of the main draw in Delray Beach.

Making a comeback to professional tennis after 17 months away, Ash Barty was victorious in doubles with Jess Moore at the Perth Tennis International.