Career
Born in London, he resides in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Lee was a promising junior, reaching Number. 1 in the world junior rankings.
A left-hander, he turned pro in 1996.
He struggled with constant knee and groin problems throughout his career, which eventually forced his retirement from the professional circuit in November 2006. Lee"s best singles result on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour was to reach the final of the Hall of Fame Championships in Newport, Rhode Island in 2001.
94, establishing himself as the British number three behind Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski. lieutenant was the first time in 23 years that Britain had three players in the Top 100.
However, in November 2002 he underwent knee surgery and was out of action for 10 months, and his ranking never recovered.
Lee reached the second round of the men"s singles at Wimbledon four times, in 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2006. He appeared in the United States Open in 2001, and managed to take two sets off of seeded player Sjeng Schalken, however the Dutchman prevailed 6-3 in the deciding set. Lee"s ranking also ensured automatic qualification for the main draw of the Australian and French Opens in 2002, but he lost in the first round on both occasions.
Lee lost his only live match against Thailand"s Paradorn Srichaphan in straight sets.
Singles (1 runner-up)Editorial.