"Yeah, we'll see. We'll see what's next," when asked if he could take renewed confidence into his preferred grass-court season.

"It is what it is. That's all I can say," when quizzed about his attire, in a veiled reference to the former Wimbledon quarter-finalist losing sponsorships following his claim that he was "a little bit bored" during his first-round defeat at the All England Club last year.

When grilled about his desire, Tomic - who has readily admitted he has not given 100 per cent in plenty of matches throughout his turbulent career - was even more curt.

"Next question," he said when asked "are you in this primarily for financial reasons or do you want to do other things?"

The bitter postscript was a sad finale to what had been a promising campaign for the one-time world No.17.

Having recorded a career-best seven straight victories on clay over the past three weeks, after being winless since January, Tomic could have departed Paris with optimism - and dignity.

Instead, his 64 words left most asking the $64 question: where next for the two-time former grand slam junior champion?

"I go home to Monaco and that's it," was Tomic's plan, shedding no light on his grass-court plans.

The one-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist will take with him 40,000 euros ($62,000) - a much-needed boost to his dwindling bank account - and a projected rankings rise of 28 spots to No.178 in the world.

But whatever positives Tomic takes away from Paris remain to be seen - because "it was solid, it was good" was all the troubled star would offer up.