ATP Cup: comeback for Tim Henman?
In the ATP Cup at the beginning of 2020 Tim Henman could make his comeback. As captain of the English team.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Nov 06, 2019, 02:16 pm
The fact that Tennis Australia is extremely busy has long since spread throughout the scene. Not only at its own Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne is the Australian Association in charge, the Laver Cup is actively supported. And the ATP Cup in the beginning of 2020 will take place anyway in your own country, because you can always leave a few wishes behind.
One of them would be to occupy the posts of the team bosses as prominently as possible. As a reminder: The qualification for the ATP Cup is based on the world ranking position of the best player in a country. And then this may theoretically choose the captain of his selection. Practically, however, Tennis Australia has an urgent desire that the team leaders give the event extra shine by virtue of their own career.
Murray argues for Henman
For example, in Germany Boris Becker will coach the team from the sideline at the request of Alexander Zverev. In Austria, the choice could fall on Thomas Muster, the decision is with Dominic Thiem, which recently by the joint manager Herwig Straka and indeed a close proximity to the French Open champion of 1995 is not to deny.
Becker and Muster won Grand Slam tournaments, Tim Henman did not. As British media can be seen, Henman is still considered the top candidate for the position of team manager. Because British number one, Andy Murray, wants it that way. Murray has secured the starting right to the ATP Cup through his British Ranking Protected Ranking. The decision on the captain will be announced publicly in the coming days.