Bernard Tomic Makes History – AAMI Classic

Written by: on 14th January 2012
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Bernard Tomic Makes History - AAMI Classic

Bernard Tomic of Australia holds the winners trophy after winning the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. Tomic defeated Mardy Fish of the USA 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. EPA/JOE CASTRO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT  |

Nineteen year old Australian BERNARD TOMIC today became the youngest AAMI Classic champion when he overcame American MARDY FISH in the final (6/4 3/6 7/5).

It was a thrilling and highly entertaining encounter which capped off a successful week’s preparation for Tomic leading into the Australian Open.

“I got a good workout. I played well, got confidence up and played three world-class players. A lot of good players have won, so to be up there with those names is great” said Tomic after the match.

Fish was happy with his form and complimentary of Tomic in defeat “He’s got a great feel for his game on the court – what’s smart what isn’t. He’s got some strengths for sure. He’s got some weaknesses that he can address. He’ll only get better” he said.

In the play-off for third and fourth, Austrian JURGEN MELZER was too good for GAEL MONFILS, winning 6/3 6/7 (10) 6/2.

PAT CASH (AUS) and HENRI LECONTE (FRA) provided a light-hearted conclusion to the day’s proceedings by playing a pro-set after the final.








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