World Number Four

He attained a career-high ranking of No.4 in the world and reach six Grand Slam semi finals. He also played on the British Davis Cup team, more than once winning decisive fifth rubbers to keep his country’s hopes alive in the competition.

Tiger Tim Henman

Known as ‘Tiger Tim’ in the British press, he was famed for his elegant serve-and-volley style, an approach that made him popular with tennis fans around the world.

Grand Slam Title

Perhaps the Briton’s greatest chance of winning a Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2001, when he was beaten in five sets by wild card Goran Ivanisevic in the semi finals. At one point, he led by two sets to one in a match that spanned three days due to repeated rain delays. Speaking of that match, Ivanisevic now says that ‘the rain saved my life’. The Croatian went on to defeat Pat Rafter in the final to lift the Wimbledon crown.

Tim Henman in Retirement

Since retiring in 2007, Henman has enjoyed a quiet life at home in Oxfordshire; with his wife Lucy and his three daughters, Rose, Olivia and Grace. He has spent a lot of time on the golf course, whittling his handicap down from three to zero; and also working as a commentator for the BBC during Wimbledon. He also works on the committee of the All-England Club at Wimbledon.