Sarah_Clapson published Defeat for James Ward ends British interest at Aegon Open...

By lunch-time today the British representation in the men's singles at the Aegon Open Nottingham had come to an end.But James Ward is eager to make sure his Wimbledon challenge fares a little better.The 28-year-old resumed his clash with American Tim Smyczek a set up, 5-4 down in the second, after rain had ended play early on Monday.Smyczek though, seemed to find his rhythm quicker, taking the set on tiebreak before cruising through the third, 6-1.Ward's frustrations showed on and off court,...