NFR Wimbledon

[Peabody]

Firstly well done to Rafa Nadal, great player. Now, is it any wonder that British tennis is so poor. When I was young, living on the Fulham Palace Road, you could go to any number of parks and get onto a court, including those in Bishops Park which were public courst and for 2 bob you could get a few hours on a court. OK, the sport was elitist and we never produced any Wimbledon winners but now, either the public courts are in a very bad state or those like Bishops Park are now private clubs and are very choosey as to they have as members. Until we change our attitudes, Britain will remain as a tennis backwater in another sport that we gave to the world.

[finnster01]

You mean just like English football, Mr Peabody?  :dft006:

[Peabody]

You mean just like English football, Mr Peabody?  :dft006:

You just wait until Bobby Z starts banging them in.

[Dugliss]

You mean just like English football, Mr Peabody?  :dft006:

But at least football`s not snobby and elitist

[WhiteJC]

You mean just like English football, Mr Peabody?  :dft006:

But at least football`s not snobby and elitist

just too expensive

[The Equalizer]

I completely agree Peabody. I used to go and play in Normand Park and Hurlingham Park, but even then it was too expensive for a kid to be able to afford. And the courts were in a horrific state.

But it's not all doom and gloom for British tennis. Emile Heskey did a great job winning the ladies title on Saturday...  :dft012: