Those who can, do; those who can't, teach!
Britain's numero uno, Tim Henman, was knocked out of Wimbledon on Thrusday. Personally, I could never have thought of him as a champion - not an addition to names like Connors, McEnroe, Becker or Sampras. Probably he was never meant to be.
A dejected Henman leaves Centre Court 
Some news channel commented that it was time for Henman to concentrate on coaching and assisting younger talents, so that Britain could produce a champion tennis player in the future. Given the fact that I have been under the tutelage of some really inspiring teachers, I consider the saying "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach" a travesty. But Henman can forget all that and inspire a clutch of conquerors. Maybe we already have one in Andrew Murray.
posted by Vijay Krishna Narayanan | 6/25/2005 10:19:00 AM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/robbo/4626353.stm
My favorite columnist's take on Murray, Tim and all things remotely connected to Brits who can wield a raquet.....Fiendish wit but deligtful to read :-)
Tim H was never a credible threat in tennis. But given the UK's lack of tennis talent, they had to hype him up into something although he was never a real contender to the likes of Sampras, Agassi, etc.
But I agree that he may have some experiences which are useful for the next gen of players in England. Although I remain skeptical of the UK ever becoming a powerhouse of any kind in tennis.
Great blog btw.
Thanks,
A
http://www.thecrorepati.com
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