Jimenez makes case for the defence

A well-rested Miguel Angel Jimenez believes he is in perfect shape to stage a successful defence of his UBS Hong Kong Open title this week and make a strong start to the Race to Dubai.

The Spaniard decided to sit out the HSBC Champions last week – the first event on the 2009 calendar – in order to recuperate from a tiring yet productive campaign on the European Tour.