Head terminates Tomic sponsorship after admission of boredom with tennis

Bernard Tomic's candid Wimbledon press conference Tuesday, in which he copped to feeling bored and disillusioned with pro tennis, has cost him dearly.

On top of the $15,000 fine levied against him by tournament officials, Tomic has been dropped by his racket sponsor, Head.

"We were extremely disappointed with the statements made at Wimbledon by one of our sponsored athletes, Bernard Tomic," the company said in a statement. "His opinions in no way reflect our own attitude for tennis, our passion, professionalism, and respect for the game. Therefore, we have decided to discontinue our collaboration with Bernard Tomic."

Tomic opened up in his post-match presser after losing to Mischa Zverev in straight sets in the first round.

"For sure I don't do the right work," he admitted. "But I feel holding a trophy or doing well doesn't satisfy me anymore. It's not there. I couldn't care less if I make a fourth-round US Open or I lose first round. To me, everything is the same.

"You know, I'm going to play another 10 years, and I know after my career I won't have to work again."

Tomic also admitted that he'd called for a medical timeout during the match as a way to try breaking Zverev's momentum; not because he actually had a medical issue that needed attention.

The 24-year-old said he plans to appeal the fine.

"I was being honest," Tomic said, according to the Herald Sun.

"People say the fine is for calling for the doctor, but it's not. I don't think the fine is fair."