'Tomic troubles just a hiccup'

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Encouragement ... Ken Rosewell thinks Bernard Tomic will hit back. Source: Mark Evans / News Limited

Ken Rosewall says he is hopeful Bernard Tomic's recent troubles on and off the court prove to be just a hiccup on his way to a successful professional career.

Since emerging as Australian men's tennis' next great hope, Tomic's career has stalled badly as he's endured poor form, allegations of tanking and a number of run-ins with the law.

However, tennis great Rosewall said he is confident Tomic can turn all of that around.

"He is only 20 so let's hope that he will learn from his mistakes," Rosewall said on Thursday.

"I think Bernard has realised he needs to work hard on his game, his attitude towards the game, his physique and his movement around the court. That's what's going to help him become a much better player.

"I would like to think it (Tomic's problems) is a hiccup for him."

Tomic's world ranking has slumped from a high of 27 to 51 and he failed to beat a higher-ranked opponent since the Australian Open in January.

He faced court on the Gold Coast on Monday and was found guilty of failing to stop for police, fined $1000 and placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Speaking at the launch of the Asia-Pacific Tennis League, a new tournament aimed at re-energising the playing ranks of Australian tennis, Rosewall said Tomic faces a steep learning curve.

"He has done well pretty much up to this year and I think he now knows he has a lot to learn," Rosewall said.

"He has gone through a bad time now for various reasons. Hopefully he can get over that and work much harder on his game and become a better player."

Tomic was seen as a disruptive element as Australia crashed out of the Davis Cup World Group in losing to Germany in September. But Rosewall said the team environment of Davis Cup could be Tomic's saviour.

"If he spends more time in the Australian team that camaraderie could really help him. That team environment has played a large part in the success of Australian tennis in the past and it is something that Bernard could really use," he said.

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