Britain’s James Ward Honoured with Clive Bernstein Award

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Britain’s James Ward has been honoured with the Clive Bernstein Award for 2008 at The Artois Championships.

The Clive Bernstein Award is given to the qualifier who makes the biggest impact at the tournament.

The 21-year-old entered The Artois Championships qualifying tournament at No. 495 in the ATP rankings but registered impressive victories over Switzerland’s Stephane Bohli, Ivo Klec of the Czech republic and Thailand’s Danai Udomchoke, ranked more than 300 places above him.

He was rewarded with a first round clash against former World No. 1 Marat Safin and took the two-time Grand Slam champion to three sets before losing 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.

The presentation of a cheque for £1,500 was made on Centre Court today by Mrs Felicity Bernstein and Chris Kermode, tournament director of The Artois Championships.

Clive Bernstein was the first tournament director of the Stella Artois Championships.