Summary Tennis Australia is investigating Bernard Tomic's father involvement in an incident of assault.
MELBOURNE (AP) - Tennis Australia says it is investigating claims that Bernard Tomic s father John has been involved in an incident with his son s hitting partner in Madrid.
John Tomic, who is Bernard Tomic s coach, was reported in the Australian media as being arrested for assaulting Thomas Drouet and will face a Madrid court on Monday.
Todd Woodbridge, the head of men s tennis for Tennis Australia, told a Melbourne radio station Monday "we re still trying to ascertain if or what charges have been laid."
Tennis Australia later issued a statement that "obviously media reports regarding an incident in Madrid are very concerning ... we are working closely with ATP officials who are investigating the incident."
Tomic lost in the first round of the Madrid Masters last week.
