All right, that does it. So, retiring due to illness is Bernard Tomic,' the commentator announced. 'Well, that's a very awkward way to end, and a rather 'Bernie' way to end, isn't it? Tough way to ...

There was a (mostly peaceful) stampede across Melbourne Park to nab a seat. Bernie Tomic may be the flavor of the month, but Little Lleyton, playing his 16th Aussie Open, is still the man.

Tomic nodded when Kokkinakis hooked a forehand past him in the opening game, and he did it again four games later when Kokkinakis pulled off a brilliant short-angle half-volley winner. Bernie’s ...