Twitter reactions to ‘arrogant’ Tomic comments

Shahida Jacobs 15 Jan 2018 4:52 AM

Not for the first time in his career, Bernard Tomic has come under fire over comments he made about money.

The controversial 25-year-old failed to reach the main draw of the Australian Open after he lost his third qualifier 6-1, 6-7, (5-7), 6-4 against Italian Lorenzo Sonego.

When asked after the match where does he go from here, the Australian replied: “I just count money, that’s all I do. I count my millions.”

Tennis fans, especially those in Australia, did not take kindly to Tomic’s comments with many criticising him on Twitter.

What an arrogant tool Bernard Tomic is. Spoilt brat syndrome

— Sassy Leo (@Loud_Lass) January 14, 2018

Bernard Tomic is both a disgrace to the sport and Australia. Absolute brat couldn’t be happier he didn’t get offered a wild card and lost in the qualifiers. Doesn’t deserve to be there at all. #tennis #australianopen

— Janine Dattani (@Janinedattani) January 14, 2018

Young Bernard Tomic once boasted he would have the “heart of Hewitt, the groundstrokes of Federer, the mind of Sampras”. He achieved none of that. But he did manage to develop the personality of a complete dickhead.

— Anthony Sharwood (@antsharwood) January 14, 2018

I reckon Bernard Tomic should pay someone else to count his millions, so he can practice playing tennis.

— Lindsay McDowens (@doctormcdougall) January 14, 2018

@Nike @nikeaustralia i wont be buying any nike products from now on after hearing what bernard tomic said about counting his money #disrespectful #bernardtomic

— laker (@sydney_laker) January 14, 2018

Tomic previously told the Sunday Herald Sun: “Just go back to dreaming about your dream car or house while I go buy them.”

Former Grand Slam winner Andy Roddick weighed in on the issue and if you have a bit of time then do give the thread a full read.