Waiting game ends with Brisbane WC for Tomic

Category: Tennis

Publish Date: 12-29-2010 07:00 PM -0500

Bernard Tomic has been awarded the final wildcard into Brisbane. Tomic's entry into the main draw was in doubt because of controversy over his decision to pull out of the Australian Open wildcard playoffs—Tomic cited illness as the reason for his withdrawal, but was reportedly seen practicing shortly after.

But with fellow Australian hopeful Jason Kubler sidelined by injury, officials announced that the 18-year-old would receive a wildcard for next week's event.

Tomic is still waiting to see if he will receive a wildcard into the Australian Open.

Fellow teen Sally Peers was awarded the final Brisbane women's wildcard.

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