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azzuri
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see - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/4372118.stm
British number one Tim Henman will play rising star Andy Murray for the first time in round one of the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel on Wednesday.
Henman has dominated domestic tennis for years, but teenager Murray has made huge strides to reach 70 in the world.
The Scot, who is returning to action after a hamstring injury, lasted longer than Henman at Wimbledon.
And he got to the final of the Thailand Open earlier this month before losing to world number one Roger Federer.
Murray has been given a wildcard for the tournament, while 31-year-old Henman, ranked 26 in the world, is a two-time champion and seeded sixth this time.
"It's not going to be an easy match for either of us - it never is when you come up against somebody from the same country," Henman told his website.
"But I've managed to handle similar situations pretty well in the past when I've come up against Greg Rusedski, so I know what to expect.
"While there will obviously be bragging rights up for grabs, it's still only a first round match so it's important to keep things in perspective."
Henman and Murray have never faced each other in a competitive senior event, but have knocked up together.
"We practised in London last week and we've also practised together out here, so we get on well and we know how each other plays," said Henman.
"I actually had a funny feeling that we would play each other this week, but when I mentioned it at dinner the other night everybody just laughed it off."
Fellow Briton Alan Mackin is also in the main draw in Basel as a lucky loser and will play Cypriot qualifier Marcos Baghdatis in the first round.
He comes into the tournament after Rafael Nadal withdrew following his exploits in winning the Madrid Masters in a gruelling five-set final.
The Spaniard, who has been struggling with a knee injury, had been promoted to the top seeding after home favourite Roger Federer pulled out earlier this month with a torn ligament in his right foot.
Argentina's Guillermo Coria is now the top seed.
Gaun' yersel son!
Anybody else think he can beat Henman?
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SLG
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azzuri
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Absolutely brilliant - was watching it all afternoon!
have no nails left now!
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Abieuan
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Guid lad, Andy.
Next, clear those Union Jacks off of Henman Hill.  |
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. 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4). Well done Andy.