Henman facing qualifier in titles bid

Fourth seed Tim Henman must overcome Spanish qualifier Tommy Robredo in the Swiss Indoors first round tomorrow as he attempts back-to-back titles.

Henman's last match was the final of the CA Trophy in Vienna which ended his two year search for a title. Now he is facing Spanish youngster who has won just 15 matches this year on, mainly, the Challenge circuit and who has amassed a mere £10,000.

In stark contrast, Henman, who is also chasing a coveted place amongst the top eight to qualify for the end of year world championships, has won 47 matches and collected £550,000 in prize money in 2000 to date.

Greg Rusedski, the British No 2, tackles dangerous Moroccan Karim Alami tonight as he tries to finish an injury hit year in some style.

Rusedski lost early in the Toulouse tournament and, having slipped down the tennis rankings, does not have the protection of a seeding place.