'Secret training' doesn't save McEnroe

Former Honda Challenge champion John McEnroe’s “secret training” failed to pay off last night as he lost to Henri Leconte at the Royal Albert Hall.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2002 - 08:28

Former Honda Challenge champion John McEnroe’s “secret training” failed to pay off last night as he lost to Henri Leconte at the Royal Albert Hall.

McEnroe, who had beaten the Frenchman in both the 1997 and 1999 London finals, revealed he had been putting in some late secret practice in a bid to regain his title.

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Courts Tennis Heathrow Place: Royal Albert Hall Place: London Person: McEnroe Person: John McEnroe Person: Henri Leconte Person: Jeremy Shales Event: Honda Challenge

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