Bernard Tomic shines in Los Cabos and keeps dreaming of a return to the top 100

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Just a week ago, Bernard Tomic lifted a Challenger title for the first time in eight years. Now, the Australian has confirmed that it was no fluke. The former world number 17 made his debut at the ATP 250 in Los Cabos with a commanding 47-minute victory at 6-0, 6-1 against Mexican player Álex Hernández, also securing his first win in an ATP main draw since June of last year.

The story becomes even more surreal as Tomic wasn't even supposed to play in the main draw. The Australian withdrew before the final match of the qualifying stage citing gastrointestinal issues, but hours later benefitted from a withdrawal to enter as a lucky loser, sparking a debate about the current system of accessing the final draw.

Tomic edging closer to a return to the elite

Beyond the controversy, the Australian's performance was impeccable. He gave Hernández little chance and also marked his first win in an ATP main draw on hard court since January 2021, showing how far he had fallen behind on the circuit.

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The 33-year-old withdrew from his second round qualifying match (reported as gastro) at the ATP 250 Los Cabos Open in Mexico, but just one day later, entered the main draw as a Lucky Loser to earn his first… pic.twitter.com/nD1CwOJgaJ

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The victory also has significant implications in his ranking. Tomic temporarily rises to 169th place in the ATP rankings, edging closer to positions that would allow him to compete more regularly in top-level tournaments.

The feeling is that after years marked by inconsistency and ups and downs, the Australian is stringing together positive results again. The Challenger title from last week and this convincing start in Los Cabos suggest that he is experiencing his best competitive moment in a long time.

His next challenge will be highly demanding. In the round of 16, he will face Karen Khachanov, one of the main title contenders. It will be a great test to gauge the extent of this unexpected resurgence from a player whose talent was never in question and who, at 33 years old, seems determined to write a new chapter in a career that many had deemed finished.

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