Post by Salem6 on Jun 26, 2004 13:57:45 GMT
LONDON (Reuters) - British number one Tim Henman has recovered from a slow start to outclass Swiss qualifier Ivo Heuberger 7-5 6-3 6-2 in the Wimbledon second round.
The fifth seed, four times a beaten semi-finalist at the All England Club and seeking to become Britain's first men's champion in 68 years, was never at his best and trailed 5-3 in the first set.
But Henman gathered his senses against an opponent who has never reached the third round at a grand slam to reel off the next four games.
After that his impressive serve-volley game clicked sufficiently into gear to secure victory on an almost-full Centre Court.
The 29-year-old French Open semi-finalist faces a third-round match with either David Ferrer of Spain or Morocco's Hicham Arazi.
Last year's runner-up, Australian Mark Philippoussis, is his possible opponent in the fourth round.
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The fifth seed, four times a beaten semi-finalist at the All England Club and seeking to become Britain's first men's champion in 68 years, was never at his best and trailed 5-3 in the first set.
But Henman gathered his senses against an opponent who has never reached the third round at a grand slam to reel off the next four games.
After that his impressive serve-volley game clicked sufficiently into gear to secure victory on an almost-full Centre Court.
The 29-year-old French Open semi-finalist faces a third-round match with either David Ferrer of Spain or Morocco's Hicham Arazi.
Last year's runner-up, Australian Mark Philippoussis, is his possible opponent in the fourth round.
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