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BBC News Online: Wimbledon2000: The Brits


Wednesday, 12 July, 2000, 11:50 GMT 12:50 UK
THE BRITS
Ben Riby

Young Brits see hopes dashed


The defeat of Britain's Andrew Banks and Ben Riby in the junior boys doubles final ended a miserable Wimbledon for the home nation.

David Felgate

Angry Felgate hits back


Tim Henman's coach David Felgate retaliates after claims the British number one needs more coaching help.

Roger Taylor

Cup keeps pressure on Brits


Britain's recently appointed Davis Cup captain Roger Taylor remains optimistic, despite a lack of British success at Wimbledon.


Henman needs 'a Becker'


British number one Tim Henman needs a new coach if he wants to succeed, according to former British Davis Cup captain David Lloyd.


Henman crashes out with epic defeat


Tim Henman's Wimbledon challenge is over after Australian marathon man Mark Philippoussis triumphs in an enthralling five-set clash.


Henman races into last 16


Britain's Tim Henman wasted little time in disposing of Morocco's Hicham Arazi as he secured a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory.


Henman inspired by Swedish legend


Britain's Tim Henman reveals after his 6-3 6-3 6-3 victory over Morocco's Hicham Arazi that the presence of Bjorn Borg was the inspiration behind his win.


Parmar outclassed by Rosset


Arvind Parmar's Wimbledon adventure comes to an end, after he is conclusively beaten in straight sets by Marc Rosset.


Henman takes the wrong path


British number one Tim Henman faces a tough route to Wimbledon glory - if he can overcome Morocco's Hicham Arazi on Saturday.


Unlucky Latimer is out


Brave British number one Louise Latimer ran 11th seed Anke Huber extremely close before succumbing 5-7 6-3 6-3.


Henman back on track


Britain's Tim Henman is back on form as he cruises past France's Arnaud Clement to book a third round place at Wimbledon.


Lee's Wimbledon dream ends


Briton Martin Lee exits Wimbledon in the second round, beaten 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-2 by Moroccan Younes El Aynaoui.


Henman overcomes first round jitters


Britain's Tim Henman survives an early scare against outsider Paradorm Srichaphan to win and book himself a place in the second round.


Ahl and Parmar taste victory


Arvind Parmar and Lucie Ahl gave the home crowd something to cheer about on day two of Wimbledon - but in contrasting ways.


Rusedski loses to 'Tour's worst player'


Greg Rusedski falls at Wimbledon's first hurdle in an epic clash with Vince Spadea - the man with the worst losing streak on the ATP Tour.


Rusedski rues Spadea loss


A devasted Greg Rusedski says he plans to go "as far away as possible from Wimbledon" after his first round defeat.


Briton Lee off to flyer


Britain's Martin Lee brings a smile to the home support by winning his opening first-round match against Juan-Antonio Marin 6-2 6-4 7-6.


Latimer flies flag for Brit women


British number one Louise Latimer fights from a set down to defeat American Holly Parkinson, but its bad news elsewhere.


Money can't buy success


It is 64 years since Britain had a Wimbledon men's champion but it seems a lack of investment is not the problem.


Hagelauer calls for revolution


LTA performance director Patrice Hagelauer is hoping to inspire 'a revolution' in British tennis.


Brilliant and bruised Brits


British players at Wimbledon have had many highs and lows down the years.


Profile: Tim Henman


Tim Henman has many admirers at the top of the game - but can he ever win Wimbledon?

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