Re: women tennis players

From The Telegraph, 18 Jun 2007:

"The British number one looks on form, hitting the ball with ease and accuracy under the coach's watchful eye. This, however, is not a fiery 6 ft. 2 in. Scot, but a 5 ft. 9 in., softly spoken girl from Hackney.

"With Andy Murray's wrist injury [emphasis mine – DF] making him doubtful for Wimbledon this year, British support next week will turn to Anne Keothavong, this country's top woman player, who plays tomorrow at the International Women's Open in Eastbourne."

I'm not familiar with this young lady's background, but it might be interesting to note that, judging from both her surname and her appearance, she's either an immigrant or the descendant of immigrants. I doubt that Keothavong is a common name in Yorkshire or Suffolk. . . .   Her coach, by the way, is Australian.

But then, women are so incredibly delicate, and they must be protected. Take, for example, the delicate arms on this fragile young thing.

On the other hand, I sure as heck wouldn't try to tell this young lady what she should and shouldn't be allowed to do!

Don Firth