Andy Murray ‘a significant reason’ why Tim Henman said yes to ATP Cup role

Tim Henman admits he accepted the role of Great Britain’s ATP Cup captain due to his “great relationship” with Andy Murray.
The inaugural ATP Cup will take place in three Australian cities from January 3-12 with Great Britain in Group C alongside Belgium, Bulgaria and Moldova.
Murray, Dan Evans, Cameron Norrie, Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury make up the squad and as the top-ranked player Andy Murray, who used his protected ranking, also got the honour of selecting the captain.
He went with Henman ahead of Greg Rusedski and told BBC Sport in an interview that it “he’s got a lot of experience, he’s a fun guy to be around and he played lots of Davis Cups”.
When Henman was asked why he though Murray selected him, he is quoted as saying by Metro.co.uk: “I have known Andy a lot longer, and, yeah, probably have a better relationship with him.
“You know, it wasn’t something I was necessarily expecting. But once Andy sent me a message and said, ‘How about it?’ I definitely gave it some serious thought.
“I think he’s a significant reason why I accepted, because he’s someone that I have had a great relationship for a long time. The impact that he’s had on, you know, British tennis as well as world tennis has been enormous.
“Having seen what he’s gone through with the hip surgery and how well he’s come back, I think how he’s taken so many people by surprise and I think how much more he’s still got to improve, I think that’s what’s exciting and was, as I said, a big part of why I accepted the captaincy.”
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @T365Official.
Latest
-
Tennis News
John McEnroe’s sneaker argument with Travis Scott revealed by leaked zoom call
Travis Scott and John McEnroe got into on a zoom call.
-
WTA Tour
Orange Bowl sees British teen Hannah Klugman make history
Hannah Klugman won the coveted Orange Bowl championship in Florida, solidifying her place among the sport’s most promising future prospects.
-
Tennis Videos
WATCH: Roger Federer makes dashing appearance in Moet and Chandon teaser
Roger Federer features in ‘The iconic moments with Moët & Chandon’.
-
ATP Tour
The 6 players who won their first ATP title in 2023, featuring Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils
All six maiden titlists were unseeded and competing in their first ATP final.
-
Tennis News
What is Coco Gauff’s net worth after record-breaking earnings in 2023 and new deals with Rolex and UPS
Coco Gauff has sponsors lining up to get in on the action.
-
WTA Tour
Marie Bouzkova hires Grand Slam winner as new coach in bid to join WTA elite
Marie Bouzkova has a new coach.
-
WTA Tour
Incredible successes stun teenager with a bright future
Alina Korneeva has already turned heads on the WTA Tour.
-
ATP Tour
Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton or Chris Eubanks: Who has been the most improved player in 2023
Who has been the most improved player in 2023
-
Tennis News
Novak Djokovic makes honest admission about his relationship with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic openly addressed his relationship with his two great rivals and revealed he hopes it changes.
-
Tennis News
Leading coach identifies ‘huge difference’ between longevity of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic’s current level has been compared to Roger Federer’s form at a similar age.