Bernard Tomic‘s words after his controversial exit to Australian Open qualifying proved correct, with him today confirming he tested positive to COVID-19.
During his loss on Tuesday to Russia’s Roman Safiullin in qualifying, Tomic vented to the chair umpire that he felt sick, and was adamant he had the virus.
“I’m sure, in the next two days, I will test positive,” Tomic said during the match.
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“I’m telling you, I’m telling you. I will buy you dinner if I don’t test positive in three days.
“Otherwise you buy me dinner. I cannot believe nobody is getting tested.
Now, he has confirmed that’s the case.
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“I still feel pretty sick,” Tomic told The Sydney Morning Herald.
“I feel worse mentally than physically because I really was motivated to make a comeback and show the Australian public that I can be the tennis player they expect me to be. I’m disappointed this virus stopped me from doing that.
“I know it might not seem like it but this is the start of my return. Due to the illness, I just couldn’t fire on all cylinders. As much as I tried, I didn’t have the energy to fight. I’m going to do everything it takes to get back to the top. I really appreciate everyone’s support.”
Tomic fell short in his bid to qualify for the Open, after he was not offered a wild card for the tournament.
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