These are not normal times in Australia and, as the continent baked, its citizens bruised but unbowed by the sinister swirl of fire and wind, a pale-skinned Englishman embraced a lesser challenge, one that is proving to be a welcome distraction from tragedy.
Captaining Great Britain in the new ATP Cup 12,000 miles from his blazered duties at the All England Club was a mission some thought would not appeal to Tim Henman, especially in the 46C heat that hit Sydney like a hammer on an anvil on Saturday afternoon.
Written by Kevin Mitchell in Sydney
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/04/atp-cup-britain-belgium under the title “Tim Henman keeps a cool head as Britain feel the heat in the ATP Cup”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
