Tomic dad banned from Australian Open

John Tomic is banned from the Australian Open. Source: Clive Brunskill / AFP

JOHN Tomic's descent into tennis infamy continues with confirmation the notorious coach will be blocked from attending the 2014 Australian Open.

Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley yesterday said Tomic would be barred from receiving tournament accreditation to coach his children Bernard and Sara at the January 13-26 major.

And, for the fourth time in as many grand slams, security will be on alert to stop John Tomic entering Melbourne Park.

TA's stance follows the ATP World Tour's decision to deny Tomic tournament credentials after his assault on Frenchman Thomas Drouet in Madrid on May 4.

Tomic, 49, last month was convicted in a Spanish court of assault and given a suspended eight-month jail sentence. He is considering an appeal.

He is serving a 12-month suspension from the ATP Tour, which prevents him from securing tournament accreditation.

Some ATP tournaments have allowed Tomic to buy tickets as a spectator, but Tiley said the Australian Open would not allow him into Melbourne Park.

"John is still under suspension from the ATP and the four grand slam tournaments have an agreement with the ATP to follow and support that organisation's decision in situations like this," Tiley said.

"In this situation, there is a ban on John having access to accreditation and we, like the other grand slams, recognise that decision and will uphold it. On that basis, until the suspension is completed (in May), John does not have access to the grand slams."

Tiley acknowledged fallout from Tomic's headbutt on Drouet had been challenging.

"It's been a difficult situation for John and also for Bernard," Tiley said.

"John is aware of the implications of what's happened. He's abided by the penalties.

"Our primary concern is Bernard's wellbeing and this is an unfortunate situation for many people.

"I talk with John on occasions about Bernard, but it's more around Sara's tennis."

Tiley, who began work as chief executive yesterday after replacing Steve Wood, confirmed he would continue as Open tournament director.

"It is not a dual role," he said. "The chief executive takes responsibility for all aspects of the organisation. If you look at Wimbledon and Roland Garros, the CEO is the tournament director.

"We have copied that model and the board, having got their global feedback, made that decision."

Australian Open prizemoney next January is expected to exceed this season's world record $30 million.

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