At the moment I am a tennis widower as Alice is off to the Doha WTA Ladies every single day, normally getting back after I am asleep. I can't begrudge this because she enjoys watching almost as much as playing, and any "constant
readers" will be aware that she is quite a good player.And the international players are generally such sweethearts, happy to sign the big tennis ball she bought and to pose for photographs with admirers.
This was similar at the recent mens also
where, as a Brit and indeed a Scot, I was very pleased that she got Andy Murray's autograph on her ball.
A Williams sister did reject giving an autograph, but politely as she was being whisked from an outer court through vast throngs of admirers, so she has not lost a fan.
Sharapova, who I have long thought was an arrogant and unpleasant woman, however rejected all comers with the comment "I'm not going on Ebay". In fact, since the fans were interested in her they would be unlikely to try and sell on a scrawl from her. But at least Alice now agrees with my opinion and will no longer be a supporter.
All others though seemed very polite and helpful and will benefit from a stronger fan base than before. Some of the lesser, or younger, stars said they were not important and I truly hope that this disregard of their status remains with them as they advance up the ratings.
This was similar at the recent mens also
where, as a Brit and indeed a Scot, I was very pleased that she got Andy Murray's autograph on her ball.
A Williams sister did reject giving an autograph, but politely as she was being whisked from an outer court through vast throngs of admirers, so she has not lost a fan.
Sharapova, who I have long thought was an arrogant and unpleasant woman, however rejected all comers with the comment "I'm not going on Ebay". In fact, since the fans were interested in her they would be unlikely to try and sell on a scrawl from her. But at least Alice now agrees with my opinion and will no longer be a supporter.
All others though seemed very polite and helpful and will benefit from a stronger fan base than before. Some of the lesser, or younger, stars said they were not important and I truly hope that this disregard of their status remains with them as they advance up the ratings.
If they remain as affable as one of the "greats" was to all and sundry they will have a wide fan base their entire career.
And why can I no longer choose my picture sizes accurately? it's a real irritant!
And why can I no longer choose my picture sizes accurately? it's a real irritant!
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