Henman breaks into top 30

Tennis

Monday 07 October 1996 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Tim Henman yesterday became the first British player since John Lloyd in December 1984 to break into the top 30 in the world rankings.

After reaching the semi-finals of the Lyon tournament last week, Henman has risen from 32 to 26 on the ATP computer. He has withdrawn from the Vienna event this week, because of blisters, but he will be back on the circuit at Ostrava, in the Czech Republic, next week. Greg Rusedski, the British No 2, has also risen in the rankings, from 84 to 75, after reaching the semi-finals in Singapore last week.

Sam Smith, the Essex player, who reached the semi-finals of the Limoges Challenger two weeks' ago, has become the British No 1 after improving her world ranking from 214 to 134.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Henman breaks into top 30

Tennis

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering