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Born in Germany · Nationality Australian — Sport / sports governance
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Australia Day traffic offences and driving licence penalties” and “Wimbledon: damage to grass court with racket and warning”.
Profile No. 0858 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2024-08
Following his elimination in Santo Domingo, Tomic attended the final and was removed from the stands after verbally abusing a player and arguing with the umpire.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2019
Hewitt accused Tomic of threats and attempts to exert pressure in the Davis Cup dispute; Tennis Australia also criticised his influence on the team's culture.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2019-07
Wimbledon stripped him of his entire prize money for failing to meet professional standards; his appeal was rejected.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2017-07
After saying that he had been bored and had mentioned an injury he did not actually have, Tomic received a substantial fine, and his equipment sponsor Head terminated its contract.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2016-05
The way Tomic played match point with his racket held backwards triggered renewed allegations of lack of commitment.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2015-07
After harshly criticising Tennis Australia and its officials, Tomic was removed from the Davis Cup team.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2015-07
Tomic was arrested following a police intervention at a Miami hotel; the charges were subsequently dropped.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2012-2013
Tennis Australia did not select him for the first 2013 Davis Cup tie, citing requirements concerning commitment and professionalism.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2013
Caught driving at 78 km/h in a 60 zone while on a good behaviour licence, Tomic lost his licence after accumulating further penalty points.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2012
Several traffic and licence offences resulted in fines and a good behaviour period on his driving licence.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2012
After striking the grass with his racket and damaging the surface, Tomic received a warning and a reported financial penalty of 2 500 dollars.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2012
John McEnroe accused him of failing to make a maximum effort against Andy Roddick; tournament officials found no sanctionable breach.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2012-10
After a defeat in Shanghai, Tomic said he had played at approximately 85 %, renewing criticism of his commitment.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
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