Two-time Grand Slam titlist Lleyton Hewitt of Australia believes that compatriot Bernard Tomic has all the potentials to become a Grand Slam champion someday but believes that the younger player needs to make the next transition.
“Bernard is obviously the next best player,” 2002 Wimbledon Champion said.
“(But) he’s got to make the next transition now from 50 in the world to top 20 and hopefully top 10 and be a potential grand slam winner.”
Tomic had a stellar start of the 2013 season which saw him winning his maiden ATP Tour title at the Apia International in Sydney, Australia. He also posted wins over top-ranked Novak Djokovic and Tommy Haas. However, his game has declined during the later parts of the season where he had five consecutive opening round losses. With a lot of ranking points to defend in January, Tomic would need to step up on his game or he will find himself crashing out of the world’s top 80.
As for Hewitt, he believes he could still win a Grand Slam title. The Australian will turn 33 by February.
“With the right draw and a bit of luck, you never know,” he said.
“Obviously those top couple of guys, Rafa (Nadal) and Novak are the two main guys for sure and don’t count Roger and Andy Murray and (Juan
Martin) del Potro and (Tomas) Berdych and these guys out either.”
