Tim Henman's net worth as Wimbledon BBC tennis pundit rakes it in

Tim Henman may have had a profitable tennis career, but his post-retirement life has been equally rewarding. The former British No.1 smoothly transitioned from being one of Wimbledon's favourite players to a cherished commentator after ending his playing career in 2007. Henman amassed around £9million in prize money during his playing days, but the majority of his estimated £20m net worth has come from sponsorships, business ventures and a lucrative BBC contract.

The 49-year-old maintains long-standing partnerships with banking giant HSBC, soft drink brand Robinsons - deals he signed while still playing - and coffee brand Lavazza. Since 2008, he's been part of the BBC's Wimbledon commentary team, earning a handsome £14,000 per match despite the tournament only lasting two weeks. This amounts to roughly £200,000 per tournament, making him one of the highest-paid BBC TV personalities.

He has also offered commentary and analysis for Amazon Prime Video, further boosting his earnings. In addition, he's made a series of profitable investments, particularly in property. He owns several properties, including a luxurious £4.5m estate in Oxfordshire, where he resides with his wife and daughters.

The majestic eight-bedroom manor, nestled on five lush acres, comes replete with an outdoor swimming area, equine facilities including stables and paddocks, and an external building that has been repurposed into a guest lodge. The sumptuous gardens, expansive lawn and, of course, a tennis court situated just a stroll away from the main house round off the luxury estate.

Henman, who previously resided in south London, disclosed that the family relocated to the countryside as his time on the professional tennis circuit began to decline. Nevertheless, he retains ownership of their old residence and uses it as a base during the Wimbledon championships.

Throughout his playing career, Henman captivated but ultimately dismayed the loyal fans at the All England Club by never clinching a Grand Slam title. He made it to six Grand Slam semi-finals within his 15 years in the sport, four of which were celebrated at Wimbledon.

After making his final semi-final appearance in 2004, Henman by 2007 sensed his energies diminishing. Reminiscing in an interview with The Daily Mail, the former British No.1 pinpoints the defining moment when he realised it was time to hang up his racket.

"It was about 12.15 or 12.30am on the night that I lost to John Isner in the first round at Washington in 2007," Henman reflected. "We were in a very nice hotel bar talking to my coach Paul Annacone. He was and is one of my best friends. And I said to him: 'For the first time ever, I think this is going to become my job not my hobby'.

"And he said very matter-of-factly: 'Well if you are not enjoying it, why are you going to do it?' And I said to him: 'What, retire?' And he said: 'Why would you do it?'".

Henman had planned his retirement to coincide with the Davis Cup, hoping to bid farewell in front of a Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon. As it happened, he couldn't have asked for a better send-off.

In his doubles match, Henman scored the winning point, securing victory and giving Great Britain an unbeatable 3-0 lead, thus returning them to the World Group. Interestingly, his partner that day was Jamie Murray, who just last week shared the court with his brother Andy during his own Centre Court farewell, the very man who filled Henman's shoes.