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| Name: | Tim Henman |
| Nationality: | Great Britain |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthdate: | 9/6/1974 |
| Birthplace: | Oxford, England |
| Residence: | London, England |
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| Play Style: | Right Handed |
| Raquet: | Slazenger |
| Clothes by: | Adidas |
| Shoes by: | Adidas |
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About:
Full name is Timothy Henry Henman… Began playing tennis at age 2 1/2 with his parents, Anthony and Jane, along with two older brothers at family's court… His grandfather, Henry Billington, competed at Wimbledon, reaching 3rd RD in 1948, '50-51… His great grandmother, Ellen Stawell Brown, was first lady to serve overarm at Wimbledon in 1901… As a youth, played soccer, cricket, rugby and golf… One of best golfers with a three handicap… Supports Oxford Utd soccer team… Fan of Robbie Williams, U2 and Counting Crows… A member of British Davis Cup team since 1994 and has 36-14 career record (26-8 in singles) in 19 ties… Member of 1997-98 ATP Player Council… Served as ATP Charities Chairman in 2000 and for his personal charity, Kids at Heart, raised ú182,295 (US$266,318) through a celebrity golf event for Sargent Cancer for Children and SPARKS (SPort Aiding medical Research for KidS)… He also donated ú100 for every ace during year and fired a career-high 537 aces (ú53,700 was raised for his charity)… In 2001, donated ú500 ($735) for every match win during season (won 51 matches for ú25,500, $37,485)… Also auctioned off a match to highest bidder with himself at Wimbledon's Centre Court in 2002 which sold for ú25,000… His charity raised ú200,000 ($280,000) as part of a golf celebrity tournament and dinner… On July 7, 2004, received a royal honor from Queen Elizabeth II in London… He was awarded 'Officer of Order of British Empire' for service to tennis in ceremony at Buckingham Palace… Wife, Lucy (married Dec. 11, 1999) and her father is one of top cancer surgeons in country… Daughter Rose Elizabeth (born Oct. 19, 2002)… Coached by Paul Annacone (since December 2003) and fitness trainer is Johan de Beer. |
Highest Rank:
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 4 (7/8/2002)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 62 (2/21/2000)
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Official Player Website
www.timhenman.org |
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