Henman To Face Gonzalez In Royal Albert Hall Final
Henman To Face Gonzalez In Royal Albert Hall Final
Victory over El Aynaoui clinches final berth for Henman
Tim Henman will meet Fernando Gonzalez in Sunday’s Champions Tennis Final at the Royal Albert Hall.
The former British No. 1 booked his place in the showpiece event with a straight-sets win over Younes El Aynaoui. A single break in each set was enough for Henman, who prevailed 6-3 7-5 on Saturday afternoon to top Group A.
Earlier in the week, Fernando Gonzalez came through Group B courtesy of wins over Xavier Malisse and Sebastien Grosjean.
Also on Saturday, Bahrami and McEnroe beat Cash and Pernfors 7-4 in a highly entertaining exhibition doubles match.
Elsewhere, the much-anticipated Tie Break Tens event was launched. In an evening of fast-paced, first-to-ten-point tie breaks, it was 20-year-old Kyle Edmund who emerged victorious.
The Briton beat his compatriot Andy Murray 10-7 in the final. For all of Murray’s considerable defensive capabilities, Edmund’s powerful forehand proved destructive as he avenged a Group stage loss and took home the $250,000 prize.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Champions Tennis saw families able to upgrade to a Family Advantage Package and enjoy over an hour of fun in the Champions Club at the Royal Albert Hall, including Judy Murray’s Miss-Hits.