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. Though his accomplishments were impressive, Andy Murray's later successes have rather overshadowed Henman's contributions to the sport.

'Tiger Tim' reached the Wimbledon semi-finals on four occasions but never managed to secure a Grand Slam final appearance. Nevertheless, at 51 years old, he remains amongst the most familiar faces in British tennis and stays connected to SW19 through his BBC commentary and analysis duties.

He has been appointed vice captain of Europe's Laver Cup squad, where six of the continent's finest male players will face off against the world's best from Friday to Sunday this weekend. Yannick Noah has been selected 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 faded into obscurity post-retirement, that's not the case for Tim Henman. Here's a sneak peek into his life away from the public eye and his support for Emma Raducanu....

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In 2004, Tim and his wife Lucy Heald, to whom he has been wed since 1999, relocated to a grand manor house in Aston Tirrold, a tranquil village parish near Didcot in south Oxfordshire. The remarkable Grade 2 listed 17th-century property is nestled on five acres of land, featuring an outdoor pool, stables, and paddocks. It also boasts an outhouse used as 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 of 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 move. A Rightmove listing more than a year later revealed that the property had returned to the market and was under offer for £4.5m, though it's 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 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 tennis, with a passion for animals filling their household.

"We've got horses, dogs and cats, so you could call it a zoo," he once joked. He advocates for healthy living and has continually encouraged his daughters towards active 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."

Whilst Henman never secured a Grand Slam title, his successful career brought him substantial prize money earnings. According to official ATP Tour figures, he collected more than $11million (£8m by today's exchange rate) throughout his sporting career, combining his singles and doubles victories.

His most lucrative year financially came in 2004. He banked £1.46m in total that year, progressing to the semis of the French Open and US Open and securing another six-figure payday when he reached the final at Indian Wells.

Since hanging up his racquet in 2007, he has kept his foot firmly in the tennis world to guarantee ongoing earnings from the sport. He has provided commentary for some of the game's biggest tournaments, including the BBC's Wimbledon broadcasts, whilst his fresh Laver Cup position demonstrates his ongoing involvement with tennis royalty.

Henman has stayed a devoted 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 advice as a backstage mentor throughout 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 admiration for Henman, acknowledging his impact on her tactical approach to tackle matches "one point at a time". His appreciation 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 following her first-round loss to Sofia Kenin at the 2024 US Open, which left her in 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 backed her decision to avoid qualifiers in 2024, whilst she was still finding her feet again in the sport. He defended her once again, stating: "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 star at the end of last year, voicing belief that she has the talent to reach the top-30 rankings soon if she boosts her physical condition. Since then, she has risen from 61st in the world to 33rd, edging closer to that objective, and broke a lengthy drought for a first US Open match win since her 2021 triumph.

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."