TIM Henman lifted a depressed nation yesterday by reaching the men's semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Our Tim became the first Briton for 25 years to make it through to the men's last four - and insists he hasn't finished yet.

The Oxford ace demolished No 3 seed Petr Korda in straight sets to set up a semi-final clash with champion Pete Sampras tomorrow.

And he admitted that, if he has cheered up a few people who were down in the dumps after England's World Cup exit, he's more than happy.

"Losing to Argentina was a huge disappointment for everyone and I didn't want to continue the trend. If this boosts morale, I'm pleased.

"Getting to the semi-final is a great feeling," he said. "I could not ask for more. I am serving as well as I have ever served, I was moving well and my volleys were good.

"To have made the quarters for the third year running was a great achievement but, having got there, I was anxious to go further.

"Again I felt very relaxed, very calm and in control of every aspect of the game."

Sampras has won the Wimbledon title in four of the last five years. Henman said: "I'm aware he's the best grass court player in the world.

"I know it's going to be my toughest test but if I play the tennis I've played and the tennis I'm capable of, I think I have a good chance."

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