The other notable relationship in Rusedski's career was with British rival Tim Henman. They were both born on 6 September, albeit a year apart, they got married in 1999 within a week of each other and their wives are called Lucy.

But they could not be more different in personality. The outgoing Henman is a popular dressing-room figure, while Rusedski is more introverted, considered something of a loner.

"We haven't been best of friends, but we haven't been enemies," said Henman after beating Rusedski for the last time at the 2006 US Open. "We've improved each other because we've strived to be better than each other."