Archives for September 2009

The humiliation of Britain's relegation to the third tier of the Davis Cup, which exposed the ongoing struggles of the Lawn Tennis Association, was unacceptable for the majority of tennis followers in this country.

Why then should it be acceptable for those who sit in positions of power; namely the LTA president, the councillors and the board members?

We can only imagine what goes on when the boardroom door is closed (and I'm sure the executives are held to account in meetings) but should someone, somewhere, not be taking a very public stand now that things have hit rock bottom?

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Flushing Meadows, New York

So what will be your enduring image from the incredible 2009 US Open? As we depart Flushing Meadows for another year, there are so many to choose from.

Kim Clijsters' daughter running across the court into super-mum's arms? Roger Federer's through-the-legs winner to create match point in the semi? Juan Martin del Potro flat on his back after beating Nadal and Federer back-to-back for the title?

Or perhaps it was the extraordinary sight of Serena Williams ranting at a line judge, Federer losing his customary cool and swearing at the umpire in the final, or the very 21st century technique of drying the Flushing Meadows courts, involving towels, mops and hands and knees.

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