Tomic edges closer to French Open amid Aussie qualifying nightmare
Bernard Tomic has advanced in the French Open qualifiers, becoming the only successful Australian player on the opening day. He won a challenging match against Moez Echargui, coming back after losing the first set. Tomic is now two wins away from making it to the main draw of the tournament.
- ▪Bernard Tomic was the only Australian to advance in the French Open qualifiers.
- ▪He won against Moez Echargui with a score of 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
- ▪Four other Australians, including Dane Sweeny and Alex Bolt, were eliminated in their matches.
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Bernard Tomic edges closer to shock French Open return as fellow Australians struggle in qualifiersTopic:TennisTue 19 May 2026 at 7:50amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:50amTue 19 May 2026 at 7:50amBernard Tomic was the only one of five Australian players to have a successful day in the French Open qualifiers. (AAP: Joel Carrett)In short:Bernard Tomic has survived an epic three-setter against Moez Echargui to advance in the French Open qualifiers.Tomic was the only Australian to advance as Dane Sweeny, Alex Bolt, Christopher O'Connell and Taylah Preston all suffered losses.What's next?Tomic is two wins from the main draw of the French Open.
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