Tennis racket

Players’ behaviour

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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Co Cavan.

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.