Tim Henman was Britain's leading tennis player of the late 1990s and early 2000s, achieving a career-best world ranking of No.4 between July 2002 and October 2004.

Despite his accomplishments, Andy Murray's subsequent success has somewhat overshadowed Henman's legacy. 'Tiger Tim' reached the Wimbledon semi-finals four times but never made it to a Grand Slam final.

Nonetheless, the 50-year-old is still one of the most recognisable figures in British tennis and remains associated with SW19 due to his BBC commentary and punditry work and the affectionately named 'Henman Hill'. Here's the lowdown on his life away from the spotlight and his support for Emma Raducanu...

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Ultra-private home

In 2004, Tim and his wife Lucy Heald, whom he has been married to for 25 years, relocated to a magnificent manor house in Aston Tirrold, a tranquil village parish near Didcot in south Oxfordshire.

The stunning Grade 2 listed 17th-century property is set on five acres of land, featuring an outdoor pool, stables, and paddocks. It also includes an outhouse used as a guest lodge, beautiful gardens, an expansive lawn and, unsurprisingly, a tennis court just a short walk from the main house.

The house itself boasts eight bedrooms, with traditional interiors 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 relocation. Last year's Rightmove listing indicated that the property re-entered the market and was under offer for £4.5m, although it remains unclear if Henman has relocated. The family also maintains a residence in Barnes, south-west London, which serves as Henman's base during his Wimbledon commitments.

Rarely-seen children

Tim and Lucy are proud parents to three daughters - Rose Elizabeth, 22, Olivia Susan, 20 and Grace, 17. The family originally brought up their children in Barnes, where they enjoyed a quiet life away from the spotlight post-Henman's tennis career, with an affinity for animals in their household.

"We’ve got horses, dogs and cats, so you could call it a zoo," he once joked. He is a proponent of healthy living and has always encouraged his daughters toward active lifestyles, saying: "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."

Raducanu relationship

Tim Henman has been 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 offered guidance as a behind-the-scenes mentor during her historic run but also spoke highly of her, recalling: "The way she was playing, the way she was behaving, the way she was performing, you were wondering, ‘is this destiny?'"

Raducanu has expressed admiration for Henman, acknowledging his influence in her approach to take matches "one point at a time". His admiration was evident when he described her feat at Flushing Meadows, remarking: "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 laud her ability and maintained an optimistic outlook even after her first-round exit to Sofia Kenin at last year's US Open, which left her in tears.

He said 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 commended her decision to bypass qualifiers in 2024, as she was still finding her rhythm in the sport. He once again defended her, saying: "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 world No.61 at the end of last year, confident that she has the potential to re-enter the top-30 soon if she enhances her physical conditioning.

Speaking on the Sky Sports Tennis podcast, he said: "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."