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Tim Henman By Matt Butler

Tim Henman by Matt Butler


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Tim Henman is among the Top Fifteen seeded players in the world and his achievements have only been matched in England's history by Fred Perry. Including his childhood battle with the bone disease osteochondritis dissecans, this is story of the boy who wanted to be the best at tennis, and whose whole life has been dedicated to amazing his fans.

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Tim Henman: England's Finest by Matt Butler

When Tim Henman strides out to play on the hallowed grass at Wimbledon, dedicated hordes of fans go mad. Henmania regularly sweeps the nation - right up to Buckingham Palace, where the legendary player received an OBE in July 2004. He is among the Top Fifteen seeded players in the world and his achievements have only been matched in England's history by Fred Perry. This is the revelatory story of the boy who wanted nothing more than to be the best at tennis, and whose whole life has been dedicated to amazing his fans and confounding the critics. Including his childhood battle with the bone disease osteochondritis dissecans, which stopped his playing for nine agonising months, this is an inspiring tale. Feted by the likes of Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, meet Tim Henman: England's finest.

About Matt Butler

Simon Felstein is based a short walk away from the spiritual home of tennis: the All England Club in Wimbledon. Originally from New Zealand, he is a multitalented sports writer who has covered tennis at the highest level for many years. His reports and features have appeared in virtually every national newspaper in the UK. A well known face on the tennis circuit, his high profile interviews are also much in demand by overseas publications. He has been closely following Tim Henman's career since the British No. 1 emerged as one to watch when still a junior.

Table of Contents

When Tim Henman strides out to play on the hallowed grass at Wimbledon, dedicated hordes of fans go mad on what's become known as Henman Hill. Henmania regularly sweeps the nation - right up to Buckingham Palace, where the legendary player received an OBE in July 2004. Over the last year, the 30-year-old has reached his prime, proving he is by far the most watchable star in English tennis. He is among the Top Ten seeded players in the world and his achievements have only been matched in England's history by Fred Perry. This is the revelatory story of the boy who wanted nothing more than to be the best at tennis and whose whole life has been dedicated to amazing his fans and confounding the critics. Including his childhood battle with the bone disease osteochondritis dissecans, which stopped his playing for nine agonising months, this is an inspiring tale. Feted by the likes of Pete Sampras and John McEnroe, meet Tim Henman: England's finest.

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GOR001925564
9781844541119
1844541118
Tim Henman: England's Finest by Matt Butler
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Blake Publishing Ltd
2005-07-01
288
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