Martin Johnson surely speaks for us all (last week) on Andy Murray, who shows a mix of superlative tennis skills and minimal public maturity. When salted with something approaching an Oedipus complex and his boring on-court pattern of fearsome teeth and pumping clenched fist, it does little to endear him to the more mature viewer of his sport. But I wish him luck, if only to explode the myth.
Jem Smallwood, Broadstairs, Kent
I wish to express my anger at the tone of Martin Johnson’s article, which was hugely disrespectful to the Murray family. Andy is a huge credit to the United Kingdom. His achievements are down to the dedication of his family and the effort and sacrifices he has made.
Alastair Douglas, Glasgow
The perceptive Pat Cash (last week) has been proved right yet again by highlighting the importance of the second serve. Until Andy Murray can consistently trouble opponents with this weapon, he will always struggle to retain control when under pressure in the toughest matches. His allround game is often superb but that second serve is no better than a woman’s and sometimes worse.
James Laurence, Brighton
Further to recent comments on how to improve tennis as a spectacle, why not allow only one serve? Other sports do not give second chances after an error.
David Pettican, via email
Am I the only viewer who is infuriated by the behaviour of nearly every player in calling for a towel after each point, even when the opponent has just served a double fault? Stop this tiresome time-wasting now.
Scott Smith, Romford
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After blubbing at the end of her first-round match, Serena Williams showed no grace at all a couple of days later when shunted to Court Two in the next round.
Paul Bang, Scarborough
How long before Test match bowlers, golfers, badminton players and the rest start to produce the reprehensible vocal retchings of the female tennis players at Wimbledon? Surely the powers that be can stop this peculiar ladies’ practice.
James Munro, Aneres, France
Willie Carr (Best & Worst, last week) was tremendous. The Coventry City team under Noel Cantwell played progressive, one-touch football that saw them finish sixth in 1970 and qualify for Europe.
Mark Lloyd, Coventry
Last Sunday’s final of the rugby union Junior World Cup was marred by a shocking video referee decision. Matt Kvesic, England’s No 7, clearly grounded the end of the ball under the New Zealand posts but no try was awarded. I was watching the final with a passionate England supporter, who rightly felt aggrieved that the better team lost.
Alistair Newman, via email
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