By Craig McWalter
March 6 2002

Profile on Britains number one. From his age to what he has won so far in his career and much much more. read on to find out some interesting things about Tim. Tim Henman Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 170 Plays: Right-handed Career Titles: 7 Birthplace: Oxford, GBR Birthdate: Sept. 6, 1974 Country : United Kingdom

Career Highlights 2001

At Wimbledon, failed to become the first British man since 1938 to reach the final when he fell to eventual winner Goran Ivanisevic in a rain-delayed semifinal that took place over three days. Ivanisevic won 7-5, 6-7 (6), 0-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3.

Won the Copenhagen Open by defeating Andreas Vinciguerra, 6-3, 6-4. 2000

Reached five finals, but lost first three (Rotterdam, Scottsdale, Cincinnati) before picking up victories in Vienna and Brighton.

On his way to Cincinnati final, knocked off then No. 3 Pete Sampras in the round of 16 and then-No. 1 Gustavo Kuerten in the semis. Also included in his top-10 victories during the season were wins over Yevgeny Kafelnikov (2) and Thomas Enqvist.

Won at least two matches in all four majors, and reached the round of 16 at the Australian and Wimbledon.

Finished season with 57-25 record and $978,303 in earnings. 1999

Finished as the No. 1 Englishman for the third time in four years and reached a career-high No. 5 ranking in July.

Saved two match points and defeated Jim Courier in the fourth round at Wimbledon in the second-longest singles match (4 hours, 30 minutes) at the All England Club in the Open Era. Went on to reach the semifinals, the first Briton to make back-to-back semis since Bunny Austin in 1937-38.

Reached four Tour finals (Doha, Rotterdam, Queen's, Basel), losing two in final-set tiebreakers.

In doubles, won titles in London-indoor (with Mark Rusedski) and Monte Carlo (with Oliver Delaitre).

Topped $1 million in earnings for the second consecutive season. 1998

Finished with first year-end top 10 ranking.

Won two titles in four finals for the second straight year.

Posted career bests in ranking (7), match victories (59), top 10 wins (a tour-best 9), and prize money ($1,448,770).

Recorded his best result in a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon, losing to eventual winner Pete Sampras in the semifinals.

Qualified for the ATP Tour World Championships for the first time and reached the semifinals. 1997

Captured his second ATP Tour title this year, defeating Marc Rosset of Switzerland, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 at the Tashkent President's Cup

Knocked off defending champion Richard Krajicek before losing to former winner Michael Stich in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

Won his first career ATP Tour title in January at the Sydney International by defeating Carlos Moya in straight sets.

Underwent elbow surgery in March. 1996

One of the most improved players on the ATP Tour, finishing with a year-end ranking of No. 29.

Quarterfinalist at Nottingham and Wimbledon, where he became the first Briton to reach the quarters since Roger Taylor advanced to the semifinal round in 1973.

Earned a silver medal in doubles with countryman Neil Broad at the Atlanta Olympics. 1995

Won his first career Grand Slam match at Wimbledon before losing to Pete Sampras in the second round.

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