Tomic digs deep to win tough U.S. Open clash


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 27 Aug 2013

Bernard Tomic of Australia serves to Albert Ramos of Spain at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York, August 26, 2013 REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic fought where previously he had surrendered.

Playing his first match at the U.S. Open since he was accused of tanking by John McEnroe in a dispirited loss to Andy Roddick last year, the Australian rolled up his sleeves to survive a five-setter against Spaniard Albert Ramos in three hours and 56 minutes.

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