Bernard Tomic boosted his pre-Australian Open campaign with a victory over world number seven Tomas Berdych at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne.
The 19-year-old rebounded from losing the first set to beat the Czech star 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Tomic, a Wimbledon quarter-finalist last year, had to overcome swirling wind conditions but managed to control the match once he found some rhythm, shutting out his experienced opponent.
Earlier, in a rain-delayed opening day to the tournament, Austrian Jurgen Melzer beat a jet-lagged Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets.
Melzer, who has struggled through the year with back problems, described the match as "ugly" in the uncomfortable conditions, but was able to chalk up a 6-4, 6-3 victory.
Tsonga, a finalist at the Australian Open in 2008, came to Australia after winning the opening tournament of the year in Doha, beating his French compatriot Gael Monfils in the final.
AAP
Tags: tennis, sport, kooyong-3144 First posted January 11, 2012 16:56:59
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