Sir, – Pavel Marianski (Letters, July 11th) wonders if the snarling, scowling and fist-clenching of modern tennis players might be “human evolution”.
Couldn’t it be merely a racket? – Yours,etc,
PETER DECLAN O’HALLORAN,
Belturbet,
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Sir, – I totally agree with Pavel Marianski (Letters, July 11th) in bemoaning the behaviour of so many tennis players when they win a point, especially the clenched fist.
I also dislike the practice of appealing to spectators for applause.
However, probably worst of all, is when, on winning a match, some spreadeagle themselves on the ground, remaining prostrate for minutes with no regard for the loser who has to stand waiting to shake their hands.
Wimbledon was always a highlight of the year and it is sad to see it marred by a lack of mannerly conduct. – Yours, etc,
MARGARET BUTLER,
Booterstown,
Co Dublin.
