Controversial Tennis Star Bernard Tomic Secretly Becomes a Father
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Controversial Australian-Croatian tennis player Bernard Tomic has become a father.
- Tomic and his partner Kelly Hannah kept the pregnancy a secret until after their daughter Astara Aurelia Tomic was born on April 5.
- The couple, together since 2022, has faced public scrutiny due to Tomic's past scandals and on-court behavior.
Bernard Tomic, the once-promising Australian tennis star with Croatian heritage, has entered a new chapter in his life, becoming a father in secrecy. The news of his daughter's birth, Astara Aurelia Tomic, born on April 5, was revealed by his partner Kelly Hannah through intimate social media posts, calling it 'the most beautiful secret we have ever kept.'
This revelation comes after a period of intense public attention on their relationship, which began in 2022 shortly after Tomic's split from influencer Vanessa Sierra. The couple has often found themselves in the spotlight, not always for positive reasons, given Tomic's history of controversies both on and off the court. His career, which once saw him ranked 17th in the world, has been marred by numerous incidents, including walk-offs, on-court disputes, and investigations into match-fixing allegations.
Despite the turbulence that has characterized much of his professional life, Tomic and Hannah appear to be building a family together. Their journey has been a rollercoaster, marked by public breakups and reconciliations, but the arrival of their daughter signifies a significant personal milestone. As Tomic, currently ranked 197th, continues to fight for a return to the top 100, this new role as a father may bring a different kind of focus and stability to his life.
The most beautiful secret we have ever kept.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.