Roger Federer and Tim Henman played each other a total of thirteen times on the ATP Tour with Roger leading their H2H 7-6.
The last time Roger and Tim played each other was in the final of the Tokyo Open in 2006, with Roger winning the match 6-3, 6-3.
The first Federer vs Henman match was in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tournament in 1999, with Tim winning their first match in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.
Roger Federer vs Tim Henman Head to Head
| Roger Federer | vs | Tim Henman |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Year born | 1974 |
| 1998 | Year turned Pro | 1993 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| One-handed backhand | Backhand | One-handed backhand |
| 7 | Matches won | 6 |
| 53% (7/13) | Winning Percentage | 47% (6/13) |
| 6 | Matches won on a hard court | 2 |
| 0 | Matches won on clay | 0 |
| 1 | Matches won on grass | 1 |
| 2 | Matches won in Finals | 1 |
| 3 | Matches won in Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 3 | Matches won in Masters 1000 Tournaments | 1 |
Grand Slam Head to Head
Tim Henman (or “T.H”) and Roger Federer (or “R.F”) played each other a total of four times in grand slam tournaments (twice at Wimbledon and twice at the US Open), with Roger leading their grand slam H2H 3-1.
They never played each other at the Australian Open or the French Open.
| Year | Grand Slam | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | US Open | Round of 64 | R.F | 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2006 | Wimbledon | Round of 64 | R.F | 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 2004 | US Open | Semifinals | R.F | 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2001 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | T.H | 7-5, 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 |
Head to Head by Court Surface
They have played each other a total of three times on indoor carpet courts, twice on indoor hard courts, twice on grass, and six times on outdoor hard courts but they never played each other on clay.
Indoor Carpet Courts
Tim Henman won all three of their matches on indoor carpet courts.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Paris Masters | Quarterfinals | T.H | 7-6, 6-1 |
| 2001 | Basel Indoors | Final | T.H | 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 1999 | Basel Indoors | Quarterfinals | T.H | 6-3, 7-5 |
Indoor Hard Courts
Roger and Tim played each other a total of two times on indoor hard courts, with Tim winning both matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rotterdam Open | Quarterfinals | T.H | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 2000 | ATP Vienna | Semifinals | T.H | 2-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
Grass Courts
Both of their meetings on grass came at Wimbledon with their H2H standing at 1 win each.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Wimbledon | Round of 64 | R.F | 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 |
| 2001 | Wimbledon | Quarterfinals | T.H | 7-5, 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 |
Outdoor Hard Courts
They played each other a total of 6 times on outdoor hard courts with Roger winning all six matches.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tokyo Open | Final | R.F | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2006 | US Open | Round of 64 | R.F | 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 |
| 2005 | Miami Masters | Quarterfinals | R.F | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2004 | US Open | Semifinals | R.F | 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2004 | Indian Wells | Final | R.F | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2002 | Miami Masters | Round of 16 | R.F | 6-2 (Retired) |
Matches Played per Year
From 1999 to 2006, Federer and Henman played each other a total of thirteen times.
Tim Henman dominated their H2H, to begin with, winning 6 of their first 7 matches but Federer ended up winning their last 6 encounters, to lead their H2H 7-6.
| Year | Matches | R.Federer | T.Henman | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2000 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-2 |
| 2001 | 2 | – | 2 | 0-4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | – | 1-4 |
| 2003 | 1 | – | 1 | 1-5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | – | 4-6 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 | – | 7-6 |
Below are match highlights from their quarterfinal match at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Tim Henman ever beaten Roger Federer?
Yes, Tim beat Roger a total of six times (1999 Basel Indoors, 2000 Vienna Open, 2001 Wimbledon, 2001 Basel Indoors, 2003 Paris Masters, and 2004 Rotterdam Open).
How many times did they play each other on the ATP Tour?
They played each other a total of thirteen times on the ATP Tour, with Roger leading the H2H 7-6.
When did they first play each other?
Their first match was at the Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel in 1999, with Tim winning the match in straight sets (6-3, 7-5).
Who defeated Federer at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships after he beat Sampras?
After his famous win over Pete Sampras at Wimbledon in 2001, Roger was beaten in the next round by Tim Henman.