Tim Henman
Tim Henman
Timothy Henry "Tim" Henman OBEis a retired English professional tennis player. Henman played a serve-and-volley style of tennis. He was the first male player from the United Kingdom since Roger Taylor in the 1970s to reach the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship. Henman never reached the finals of any Grand Slam but reached six Grand Slam semifinals and won 15 career ATP titles, including the Paris Masters in 2003. Also, he scored 40 wins and 14 losses with...
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth6 September 1974
came interested physically pleased
Not only was I really pleased with the way I played, I was more interested in how I would feel physically and I feel I came through very, very well,
came eight felt fire giving good net previous seen
I had to be a lot more patient, more selective, when I came forward. It was good a I felt comfortable with a different style. The eight previous times I've seen that fire because I've been at the net giving him a target.
came finally good sports
It was a good one to finally win. I had to be a lot more patient, more selective, when I came forward.
came credit incredible tried year
I tried a lot of things but he came up with the answers. All credit to him, he's had an incredible year and I think it may get better tomorrow.
came game good second sets third won work
In the first set, I won the big points, and in the second and third sets he was the one who came out on top. He's going to get better and better and has a good game to work with.
bit difference felt hour knew longer moving practice shots sunday
I knew that my back wasn't great, but after the practice I had for three-quarters of an hour on Sunday and then a bit longer yesterday, I felt like it was moving in the right direction. But I just think there's always that difference between practice and matches. You know, you've got to go after shots a bit more.
against easy either match somebody
It's not going to be an easy match for either of us - it never is when you come up against somebody from the same country,
best tournament win worry
The best way for me to win the tournament is just to worry about my game.
bizarre doubt four lost match playing points sort sudden
It's no doubt the most bizarre match I've ever played. I'm just sort of shocked. To play the first set as I did and him to play, I think I only lost four points in the first set... all of a sudden I'm playing a different player.
monday start sure week
I'm disappointed right now, but I'm sure that a week from Monday (the start of Wimbledon) I'll be raring to go.
high improved raised second
I improved in the second set but I don't think I raised it high enough,
I'm 0-8. It's not much different from 0-9. So let's see what happens.
practice problem treating
I haven't been able to practice as much as I would have wanted, but at least I know what the problem is and how to go about treating it,
frame fresh good happy hitting motivated played
I'm happy with the way I'm hitting the ball, ... I feel motivated but having played so little I still feel pretty fresh and in a good frame of mind.