Henman ends Grand Slam career

NEW YORK (AP) Tim Henman's Grand Slam tennis career is over, ending with a second-round loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the U.S. Open on Friday night.

Henman, a six-time major semifinalist who is retiring next month, lost 7-6 (2), 2-6, 7-5, 6-4.

"I've had a fantastic career," Henman said. "Playing in front of crowds like this make it so special to the players and that's something I'll miss."

He turns 33 next month and has struggled with knee and back problems in 2007, when he is 6-12. Henman announced before the U.S. Open that he would retire following this tournament and Britain's Davis Cup match in September.

Tsonga won the 2003 U.S. Open junior title.

"He played too good for me," Henman said.