I’ll be fine at Wimbledon, says dumped Henman

TIM HENMAN last night insisted his Wimbledon hopes would not be affected by his shock defeat to Slovakia’s Karol Beck in the Stella Artois Championship.

Just 24 hours after former champion Goran Ivanisevic tipped Henman as favourite to triumph at the All England Club, the British number one was deservedly beaten 2-6 6-3 6-7 by the world number 79.

Fresh from his unexpected semi -final appearance at the French Open and on the day he announced he is to become a father for the second time, Henman was full of confidence as he began his grass court campaign.