Rusedski Races Towards No1 Spot
Tennis: Greg Rusedski moved within one victory of usurping Tim Henman as British No1 after defeating Andreas Seppi in Paris today.
Greg Rusedski moved within one victory of usurping Tim Henman as British No1 after defeating Andreas Seppi 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Paris Indoor Open today.
The 32-year-old, who won the title here in 1998, breezed past Italian qualifier Seppi in just 65 minutes to set up a tie against Russian Nikolay Davydenko.
"I felt really comfortable out there and am starting to feel like I'm playing really well," said Rusedski."One more match and I get back to British No1 so I'm pleased.
"I guess I'll keep going because I want to become British No1 by the end of the year. I'm feeling well, both physically and mentally, and I'm enjoying myself on the court."
Henman was forced to withdraw from the tournament after suffering a rib injury in his defeat against Andy Murray last week.
The 32-year-old, who won the title here in 1998, breezed past Italian qualifier Seppi in just 65 minutes to set up a tie against Russian Nikolay Davydenko.
"I felt really comfortable out there and am starting to feel like I'm playing really well," said Rusedski."One more match and I get back to British No1 so I'm pleased.
"I guess I'll keep going because I want to become British No1 by the end of the year. I'm feeling well, both physically and mentally, and I'm enjoying myself on the court."
Henman was forced to withdraw from the tournament after suffering a rib injury in his defeat against Andy Murray last week.
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