Tomic still not feeling love from fans

Bernard Tomic on Wednesday said he is misunderstood by his fellow Australians but is determined to realize his potential after a backlash over his early injury retirement at the Australian Open.

The gifted but as yet unfulfilled 21-year-old drew boos and jeers when he retired with a groin injury when a set down to world No 1 Rafael Nadal in their first-round match on Tuesday night.

His decision to quit rather than exacerbate a groin injury did not impress the capacity crowd at Rod Laver Arena, and again raised questions about the desire of the world No 57.