Tim Henman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 06, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Tim Henman's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist and former British No. 1 tennis player. |
Intro
Tim Henman is a retired British professional tennis player who was one of the leading British players of his generation, reaching a career-high world ranking of No. 4 in singles. He is known for his success at Wimbledon and for helping to inspire a resurgence in British tennis.
Early Life & Background
Tim Henman was born in Oxford, England, into a sports-oriented family. Both his parents were active in tennis, and Henman began playing the sport at an early age. He attended Dragon School and Reed's School, where he further developed his tennis skills before turning professional.
Career Highlights
- Reached six Grand Slam semi-finals, including four at Wimbledon (1998, 1999, 2001, 2002)
- Attained a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 4 in July 2002
- Won 11 ATP singles titles and 4 ATP doubles titles
- British No. 1 for several years during his career
- Played an instrumental role in Great Britain’s Davis Cup campaigns
Trivia
- A section of the Wimbledon grounds is affectionately nicknamed 'Henman Hill' in his honor.
- Henman was known for his elegant serve-and-volley style.
- He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003.
- Henman was a Wimbledon ball boy as a child.
FAQs
People also ask
Tim Henman is 51 years old.
Tim Henman was born the 6 September 1974.
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About September 6th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 6, 1974, a dinner event titled "Reconvening the First Continental Congress" was held in Philadelphia to commemorate the bicentennial of the original 1774 meeting. President Gerald R. Ford delivered the main address, and Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp attended. A program from the event, signed by President Ford, was later sold by The Raab Collection.
- Day of the week: September 6th, 1974 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka
- #1 UK song: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas
- Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks
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