I can't see the relevance of his nationality, what matters is that he beat Djokovic, the world number 1 and a notoriously tricky opponent. He did it in 3 straight sets in near 50 degree temps on Centre Court and played brilliantly.
That, is all that matters, where he was born doesn't matter a jot.
I read some comments somewhere in a newspaper and people were saying all he had done was won at tennis, nothing else so why should he have a Knighthood.
He has actually donated money to charity. There is a rumour his wimbledon prize money or some of it may go the same way.
He is a quiet humble man who hasnt let it be known how much he has actually done. Last nights documentary was very enlightening.
His family raised £30,000 in the early days to send him to train, they sold family jewellery and whatever else they could. They are not affluent or elitist, just a normal family.
Training for any sport at that level is gruelling and being on court in that temperature for over 3 hours is exhausting. Their careers are short as a result and yes, lots do things for charity along the way.
I don't get all the negative around his win, it is really jarring me off now.
Quote: Originally posted by Camping nutcase on 08/7/2013
Excellent result - only saw the last game of the match as I was on a Scout camp pick up. Got in, logged on to see how it was going and immediately switched the telly on. So glad that I caught it.
Well, I am a British mongrel (half Welsh, half Scottish, born in England), and I don't care where AM comes from, he is British. Even if Scotland eventually becomes independent, surely it will surely still be a part of Britain? and who cares anyway?
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Topic: Well done Andy
