No retirement date for Henman - Draper

12 April 2012

Reports of Tim Henman's retirement from tennis are premature, according to Lawn Tennis Association chief executive Roger Draper.

It was claimed on Monday that the 32-year-old has decided to end his distinguished career after Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Croatia next month.

But Draper told BBC Radio Five Live: "Jan Felgate, who's his agent, has basically said there's no official confirmation."

He added: "Tim's his own man. He's always made his own decisions.

"He may fancy one more shot at Wimbledon next year - only time will tell."

The Times reported that Henman, a four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist, has not entered any ATP tournaments after the three-day Davis Cup clash starting on September 21.

The Briton has won just three tour matches this season and on Saturday pulled out of the Pilot Pen event in New Haven because of ongoing back problems.

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