Lee Childs
Tennis Tactical and Technical Coach
CAREER OVERVIEW
PLAYING CAREER
PLAYING CAREER
COACHING CAREER
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Lee Childs is a retired British tennis player who represented England at the highest level of the sport. During his career, he was recognised as one of the country’s most promising talents and was widely tipped as “the future of British tennis.”
Lee’s early success on the professional circuit in 2000 drew comparisons to Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, marking him out as a player of significant potential. His most memorable career highlight came at the 2003 Wimbledon Championships, where he famously defeated Nikolay Davydenko in a five-set thriller. The match ended 2–6, 7–6(2), 1–6, 7–6(5), 6–2, earning Lee recognition on the international stage.
Following his retirement from competitive tennis, Lee transitioned into coaching, applying his experience as a professional player to support and develop the next generation of talent. His focus lies in tactical and technical coaching, ensuring that players are equipped to meet the demands of the modern game.
​Lee’s philosophy is rooted in using his professional playing experience to guide aspiring tennis players in both their technical execution and tactical decision-making. He is committed to creating a high-performance environment where athletes can build resilience, refine their skills, and maximise their potential on court.