John Tomic, the father and coach of the ATP tennis player, Bernard Tomic, has been banned from appearing in January, at the Australia Open in any capacity - either as a coach or spectator because of his assault conviction.
Tomic Sr was arrested in May, in Madrid, on the allegation that he head-butted his son's practice partner, Thomas Drouet. He was punished with a 12 month suspension ban by the ATP. (ATP stands for Association of Tennis Professionals. It is the organisation in charge of Men tennis activities).
The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Australia tennis, Mr Craig Tiley, told the media that Mr John Tomic, will not be allowed to enter the premises of the Australia Open in January next year.
''...the four Grand Slam tournaments have an agreement with the ATP, to follow and support that organisation's decision in situations like this,'' Mr Craig Tiley, said.
''The Grand Slams as well as the ATP work together on this. The rule is he's not accredited and does not have permission to purchase a ticket. And the systems we have in place - John or anyone else who is banned, they are not allowed on the grounds and our security personnel, will take care of that appropriately,'' he added.
Last month (September), Mr Tomic was convicted of the offence by a Spanish court and was given an eight month suspended jail sentence.
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