I've beaten him (Federer) twice before, but was fortunate last time in Vienna, saving match points

Tim Henman

Martin lookked weary during the final two sets

"If you just look at the mental side of it all I think Andre (Agassi) has the best chance.

"If you look at the game aspect of it I would still probably look towards Andre, look at Roger (Federer), maybe even Goran (Ivanisevic) or Tim.

"When you look at a combination of experience, game and mental capability I think Tim is up there in the top four and that is better than being in the last four."

Having trailed overnight Henman produced a far more attacking display on Tuesday to take the last two sets and record a 6-7 7-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 win.

No excuse

Martin lived up to his billing as one of the nicest guys on the men's Tour when he said he felt it was unfair that Henman was denied the same rest as the other quarter-finalists.

He suggested that Wimbledon officials should look at scheduling the men's matches ahead of the women's games on the show courts due to the greater duration.

But Henman said he wouldn't use the lack of rest as an excuse ahead of his meeting with Federer.

"In an ideal world you would like to have match, day off, match, but this is grass court tennis and it is not perhaps the most physically demanding.

"I played two sets today and I don't feel I will have a problem bouncing back tomorrow as I'm feeling fresh.

"I could have lost the match last night so I was pretty pleased to have another opportunity to play today."

But with the weather forecast on Wednesday not as promising as has been enjoyed so far during the tournament, Henman could find himself subjected to further disruptions.