# Bernard Tomic tennis comeback > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bernard-tomic-tennis-comeback > Updated: 2026-08-01T01:16:06.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. In June 2026 the 33‑year‑old Australian entered Wimbledon qualifying, his first Grand Slam attempt since a 2013 quarter‑final run. By late July he captured the ATP Challenger 75 title in Lincoln, Nebraska, defeating Mark Lajal in a three‑set battle and moving his ranking into the top 200 (around No. 170‑171). The win marked his first Challenger victory since 2018 and a tangible step in his revival. A week later Tomic entered the Los Cabos Open, where he was routed 6‑1, 6‑0 by Cameron Norrie in the quarter‑finals. Despite the loss, he said the season might not be his last and hinted at a possible two‑decade extension to his career, receiving praise from former compatriot John Millman for his perseverance. These developments show a gradual but steady progression from seeking Grand Slam entry to securing a Challenger title and publicly reaffirming his commitment to professional tennis. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Bernard Tomic Wins Lincoln Challenger, Extends Career After Los Cabos Defeat Australian Bernard Tomic won the Lincoln Challenger, beating Mark Lajal to re‑enter the top 200 and saying he may keep playing for years after a recent loss to Cameron Norrie in Los Cabos. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernard-tomic-wins-lincoln-challenger-extends-career-after-los-cabos-defeat ### 2026-07-20: Bernard Tomic claims first Challenger title in eight years Bernard Tomic wins the Lincoln Challenger, his first since 2018, defeating Mark Lajal and moving to world No. 170. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernard-tomic-claims-first-challenger-title-in-eight-years ### 2026-06-21: Bernard Tomic seeks Wimbledon qualification at age 33 Bernard Tomic, 33, is trying to qualify for Wimbledon via Roehampton, ranked 192 after a recent climb, and may face fellow Australian Chris O’Connell amid a heatwave. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bernard-tomic-seeks-wimbledon-qualification-at-age-33 --- Cite as: Bernard Tomic tennis comeback. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bernard-tomic-tennis-comeback