Bernard Tomic's hopes of an Australian Open resurrection have been scuttled with the veteran making a second-round exit from qualifying at Melbourne Park. It was 23-year-old France-born Fery's second successive win over an Australian after accounting for Edward Winter in round one. The only major winner playing in qualifying this week and a 2013 Australian Open semi-finalist, 32-year-old Stephens was sidelined for seven months last year with a foot injury. Hoping to play in his second Australian Open, the 24-year-old Sweeny was happy with his game. 'Definitely a step up from my first round, I'm playing with a lot more courage and conviction,' he said.

Source: Daily Mail January 14, 2026 14:05 UTC