Henman handed tough opening tie
British No1 Tim Henman faces a difficult start to this year's Wimbledon campaign after being handed a daunting first-round tie against Alex Corretja.
This morning's draw paired Henman against the Spaniard, who is ranked 37th in the world, just nine places below his own world standing.
However, Henman will take confidence from his superior grass court record compared to Corretja, who feels more at home on clay. This year's 10th seed, has reached the semi-final stage at the All England Club four times in the last five years and comes into the tournament fully fit after recovering from a shoulder injury.
Should Henman progress, he is on the same side of the draw as David Nalbandian, last year's surprise finalist, and Dutchman Martin Verkerk who reached the final of this year's French Open.
British wildcard entry Jamie Delgado faces an even tougher task as he was paired with world No1 and second seed Andre Agassi.
Greg Rusedski, the British No2, is unseeded after a nine month injury nightmare and will play German Alexander Waske, ranked 114th in the world.
Meanwhile, top seed Lleyton Hewitt has been given an easy start on paper, with the Australian beginning his defence against a qualifier, but the draw means he could meet 1996 champion Richard Krajicek in the second round.
In the ladie's draw, sisters Venus and Serena Williams have been kept out of the same half and are therefore poised to meet in the final once again.