
Tim Henman, Britain's leading tennis star during the late 1990s and early 2000s, reached his peak world ranking of No. 4 between July 2002 and October 2004. Despite his accomplishments, Andy Murray's later successes have rather overshadowed Henman's sporting heritage.
'Tiger Tim' progressed to the Wimbledon semi-finals on four occasions but never managed to secure a Grand Slam final appearance. Nevertheless, at 51 years of age, he remains amongst the most recognisable personalities in British tennis and continues his association with SW19 through his BBC commentary and analysis duties, plus the fondly dubbed 'Henman Hill'.
He has been appointed vice captain of Europe's Laver Cup squad, where six of the continent's finest male players will challenge themselves against the world's elite from Friday to Sunday this weekend.
Yannick Noah has been designated as captain, whilst Andre Agassi will lead the Rest of the World side with Pat Rafter providing assistance.
"Having watched the Laver Cup as a pundit and seeing first-hand the intensity, the quality of tennis and the passion and interaction between the players on the bench, I know how special this event is," Henman said in March when his role was confirmed.
"Being invited by Yannick to be part of the Laver Cup is a great honor and I'm really looking forward to working alongside him and the team to continue Europe's winning tradition."
While some tennis stars have retreated from the public eye since hanging up their rackets, this is not the case for Tim Henman. Express Sport takes a peek into his life away from the spotlight and his support for Emma Raducanu....
Tim Henman's home
In 2004, Tim and his wife Lucy Heald, whom he wed in 1999, relocated to a magnificent manor house in Aston Tirrold, a tranquil village parish near Didcot in south Oxfordshire.
The striking Grade 2 listed 17th-century property sprawls across five acres of land, complete with an outdoor pool, stables, and paddocks. It also boasts a guest lodge, beautiful gardens, a vast lawn and, unsurprisingly, a tennis court just a stone's throw from the main house.
The house itself comprises eight bedrooms, adorned with large Persian rugs and patterned wallpapers. There are also several reception rooms and a drawing room for the family to unwind in.
In 2022, the Henman family's mansion was listed for sale at £6.5 million, hinting at a potential move. A Rightmove listing more than a year later revealed that the property was back on the market and under offer for £4.5m, though it remains unclear whether Henman has actually relocated.
The family also maintains a residence in Barnes, south-west London, which serves as Henman's base during his Wimbledon commitments.
Tim Henman's children
Tim and Lucy are devoted parents to three daughters - Rose Elizabeth, 22, Olivia Susan, 20 and Grace, 18. The family originally brought up their children in Barnes, where they enjoyed a tranquil life away from the spotlight after Henman stepped back from professional tennis, sharing their home with numerous beloved animals.
"We've got horses, dogs and cats, so you could call it a zoo," he once joked. He advocates for wholesome living and has continuously encouraged his daughters towards energetic lifestyles, stating: "They're all very active.
"They play a little bit of tennis but also lots of other sports - hockey, netball and gymnastics. I think it's very easy for kids to spend too much time on their computers and PlayStations but we definitely encourage our girls to get out, play sports and lead a really active lifestyle."
Tim Henman's net worth
Whilst Henman never claimed a Grand Slam title, his distinguished career generated substantial prize money earnings. According to official ATP Tour figures, he accumulated more than $11million (£8m by today's exchange rate) throughout his sporting tenure, combining both singles and doubles victories.

His most lucrative season financially occurred in 2004. He secured £1.46m in total that year, progressing to the semi-finals of the French Open and US Open whilst claiming another six-figure sum when he advanced to the championship match at Indian Wells.
Since hanging up his racquet in 2007, he has maintained his involvement in the sport to guarantee he still generates revenue from tennis. He has provided commentary for some of tennis' premier tournaments, including on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage, whilst his fresh Laver Cup position demonstrates his ongoing work with the game's top tier.
Emma Raducanu connection
Henman has remained a steadfast supporter of British sensation Emma Raducanu ever since her remarkable triumph at the US Open in 2021 as an 18 year old qualifier. He not only provided counsel as a behind-the-scenes adviser during her historic campaign but also praised her highly, remembering: "The way she was playing, the way she was behaving, the way she was performing, you were wondering, 'is this destiny?'"
Raducanu has expressed her appreciation for Henman, acknowledging his impact in her tactical approach to tackle matches "one point at a time". His admiration was evident when he outlined her accomplishment at Flushing Meadows, declaring: "She won 10 matches without dropping a set. It's an absolute joke... it's unbelievable. She is going to win more of these, she is that good. This is not some flash-in-the-pan fairytale."


Despite a spell of injuries hampering her progress since, Henman continues to champion her ability and stayed optimistic even after her first-round loss to Sofia Kenin at the 2024 US Open, which reduced her to tears. He remarked at the time: "It's certainly not the last we'll see of Raducanu. Fingers-crossed she's going to have many more opportunities here at the US Open in the future. It's all a rebuilding process as she comes back from the surgeries. When she has played, she has played very well."
Henman applauded her decision to bypass qualifiers in 2024, whilst she was still rediscovering her rhythm in the sport. He once again backed her, declaring: "There's almost an obsession over her schedule or coach. She's 21 and she's got a lot of opportunities ahead of her. She just needs to focus on the process."
Henman set a goal for the British talent at the end of last year, voicing belief that she has the capability to climb back into the top-30 rankings soon if she enhances her physical conditioning. Since then, she has risen from 61st in the world to 33rd, edging closer to that objective, and broke a lengthy drought for a maiden US Open match triumph since her 2021 championship.
Speaking on the Sky Sports Tennis podcast, he declared: "I think the challenge for Raducanu is around physical resilience. Raducanu has had a decent year, going from sort of 300 into the top 60 but, when you look at the amount of tennis she's played, she hasn't played a great deal.
"If she builds up that resilience, every time she steps on the court, she was playing good tennis. Therefore, top 50, top 30 in 2025, I think is completely realistic."
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