Paul Haarhuis beat John McEnroe in the quarter finals of BlackRock Masters Tennis tournament at London’s Royal Albert Hall. McEnroe was defeated by 6-2 6-3.
In other quarterfinals Pioline beat Ferreira by 6-3 6-4, Bruguera beat Bates 6-3 6-4 while Forget beat Rusedski by 2-6 7-5 13-11. The tournament, available for only those players who are not active in ATP is one of the UK’s most popular indoor tournaments.
Four times champion at Albert Hall, 48-year-old McEnroe, assured after the match that he will be back at least one more time. The final of the tournament is scheduled on 9th December.
The tournament is highly charity supportive and providing aides to various organization. It has raised nearly £580,000 after its starting in 1997.
Source: BBC News
