Tim Henman on Andy Murray

Tim Henman

Henman on the British protégé that is Andy Murray. As it has been 74 years since a British man had last reached a Wimbledon final, "it wasn't all going to be plain sailing", as said by Tim Henman. In the match against Tsonga, Henman noted how "his play is very difficult to predict", but Murray proved to be resilient, and found a way to get through to the final in four sets. In an article written by the former British No. 1 Tennis player, Henman wrote how "Murray's done such a good job … [Read more...]

Men’s Semi Finals Day – Murray v Tsonga

Murray v Tsonga

Support from the acclaimed Tim Henman was bound to bring a whole new level of confidence to Murray's game against Tsonga in the Men's Semi-Finals at Wimbledon. Henman said: "I have really enjoyed watching these scenarios unfold, having been through this   process myself. I do think he is better equipped to go further, because he is a better player than I ever was." Murray had total command of the court in the first two sets, but as Tsonga raised his game in the third set, Murray was … [Read more...]

Interview with Tim Henman in the Live @ Wimbledon Studio

Tim Henman on Live @ Wimbledon

A great interview with Tim Henman, Hideaways Member and Shareholder and former British No 1 tennis player, in the Live @ Wimbledon Studio: … [Read more...]

Highlights of Day 9 at Wimbledon

Andy Murray

The top 4 players left in the tournament all looked to be at their best on quarter-finals day. Before Federer met Youzhny on Day 9 Tim Henman commented that the match would be "a test for Mikhail Youzhny mentally...He's played Roger Federer 13 times and he's lost on every occasion."  This match was no exception.  Federer was unstoppable against Russian Mikhail Youzhny winning the match 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.  The back problem that seemed to plague him at the beginning of the tournament is … [Read more...]

Tim Henman talks to us about Wimbledon – video

Tim Henman

Hideaways Members and Shareholder, Tim Henman, talks to us about Wimbledon, who he thinks will win and his role as a commentator for the BBC. … [Read more...]

Tim Henman and Tomas Berdych meet Hideaways Members

Tomas Berdych signing autographs

In the run up to Wimbledon many players take part in the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic held at the Hurlingham Club.  This year Members of The Hideaways Club were invited to a special lunch to meet fellow Member and Shareholder of The Hideaways Club, Tim Henman, and great friend to the Club, Tomas Berdych. Tim and Tomas were both happy to sign autographs and pose for photos with the Hideaways Members.  Tim even shared a few ski chalet tips! … [Read more...]

Behind every great tennis star…

Tim Henman

We found a great article in The Telegraph entitled "The Men Behind Murray".  The article considers the part Murray's 5 coaches played in his rise to be seeded Number 4 at Wimbledon. It reminded us of our own Donald Watt (Operations Director for The Hideaways Club) who coached Tim Henman between the ages of 11 and 18 years old!  There's no doubt that Donald played an important role in Tim's tennis development and they remain friends today, especially when planning Tim's Hideaways … [Read more...]

Tim Henman on how Andy Murray can beat the world’s top three at The Championships

Tim Henman

Tim Henman explains in The Telegraph how fourth-seeded Andy Murray can beat Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at Wimbledon. By Tim Henman7:30AM BST 25 Jun 2012 Murray v Novak Djokovic Djokovic’s style is the most similar to Andy’s: they’ve got to beat each other at their own game, and that’s what we saw in their tight semi-final in Australia. When you are dealing with two players who are almost mirror images, the contest often boils down to first-serve percentage. … [Read more...]

The Hideaways Club and Wimbledon 2012

Tim Henman

The Hideaways Club has strong links to Wimbledon with Tim Henman, former UK Number 1 tennis player, being both a Member and a Shareholder of the Club.  Tim commentates on Wimbledon for the BBC each year providing them with the benefit of his years of experience within the tennis world. Czech player Tomas Berdych is also a great friend of the Club and recently met Members at the BNP Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club. Many of our Members are Wimbledon debenture holders and enjoy … [Read more...]