Tim Henman gave no excuses after his latest disappointment in the ABN AMRO Trophy final yesterday. Henman had hoped to make up for final defeats in Rotterdam in 1999 and 2000 but was unable to build on his one set lead and take his tenth career title, losing 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 to Nicolas Escude.
He said, "It's a question of winning the important points. Nicolas plays better when he is behind, I don't think I returned his second serve very well." The defeat means Henman has now lost three finals in four at the Rotterdam tournament.
Filed by Johnny Proby
