John Tomic says he and son, Bernard, remain strong despite criticism. Source: KLEIN MICHAEL / Supplied
John Tomic said he's disappointed with the agendas being waged by Pat Cash and Wally Masur and launched a spirited family defence amid calls for Bernard to sever ties with him.
But while their opinions differed he hoped the former Aussie tennis aces and the rest of the public would get behind his son for January's Australian Open and beyond.
The under siege father of Bernard and rising star Sara said a coaching appointment for Tomic was imminent, but has vowed he to remain part of his son's team.
A defiant Tomic, who is barred from the 2013 Australian Open due to a 12-month ATP Tour ban that followed a Spanish court conviction for assault, said Bernard is aiming to become world no.1.
Tomic, whose family relocated to Melbourne last month, is frustrated at attempts from many high-profile identities' attempts to drive a wedge between him and Bernard but hoped everyone could eventually move on as he aims to emulate the great Rod Laver.
``With all due respect to Pat Cash and Wally Masur I hope that they both get behind Bernard and help him and Australia have the number one tennis player in the world,'' Tomic said.
``Some people have tried to get under our skin but we're ok, we're like a rock, we've got no problems. We have always been behind each other.
``Every business and sport has turbulence, but we're fine. We've had turbulence but I'm still confident that we can achieve success and reach our targets and Bernard will lift more trophies.
130625 Bernard Tomic Source: AFP
``A coaching announcement will be made soon. But I'll be involved, in the background, I'll be behind my son. I'm part of his life.
``Our ambition is clear, that's Bernard's wish is to be number one in the world. He has the opportunity to achieve this and hopefully achieve the heights of the most respected Australian player in the world Rod Laver.
``I know this is a big ask but if my son can have a person to look up too it would be Rod Laver.''
Tomic Sr also thanked the Australian public on behalf of his son, who is in Monte Carlo but will return to Australia in a fortnight to commence his preparations for the grand slam.
The 21-year-old will be aiming to surpass his best grand slam result of reaching Wimbledon's quarter finals in 2011, while his best result in Melbourne is his 2012 fourth round finish.
``All I can ask and hope for is that the Australian public is to get behind my son and continue the amazing support he receives whenever he plays here,'' Tomic Sr said.
``It is so refreshing and overwhelming the constant support Bernard gets from his supporters and gives us hope that he can one day realise his full potential.
``I would also like to personally thank the Australian public in the support that they have shown my son and I will make every effort in helping him achieve this.''
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