Tim Henman finished his competitive career in style by leading
Great Britain to a doubles victory at Wimbledon that secured a
place in the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday.
Henman joined forces with Jamie Murray to win 4-6, 6-4, 7-6
(7/3), 7-5 against Croatia's Marin Cilic and Lovro Zovko and secure
an unassailable 3-0 lead with two rubbers remaining.
Henman had been tearful after the win but this time he was
content to wave to the crowd before walking out off the famous
grass courts for the last time, with his daughter Rosie in his
arms.
He admitted it was the perfect way to end his career.
"I've had a few good scripts over the past few years but it's
just fantastic," Henman said.
"For me to finish with Britain back in the World Group is
perfect.
"The crowd have been phenomenal. Today was an incredible
atmosphere. It's this type of occasion I'm going to miss in the
future and I'm going to miss each and every one of you that
supported me throughout my career.
"It's been an unbelievable journey for me. I've fulfilled so
many of my dreams.
"Jamie was brilliant too, it's the first time we played together
and I thought we combined really well," said Henman.
(China Daily via AFP September 24, 2007)