Watching tennis at Queens, I'm wondering whether the powers to be in the game might take the bull by the horns (as it were) and address an increasing tendency for players to 'bend the rules. I'm referring, by the way, to the fact that towels are requested from the ball-boys/girls - often between every single point - and stopping take a drink between each change-over of ends. Neither of these practices (so far as I'm aware) are allowed under the rules of the game.
Insofar as golf is concerned, on the other hand, the recent decision to ban putters which are 'anchored' to some part of the body - and this despite the fact that a blind eye has been turned to it the best part of twenty years - is, IMHO, a brave - though well overdue - decision. So, it would be interesting to see if the tennis authorities could display the same courage shown by their golfing companions.
After all each game requires balls.
Insofar as golf is concerned, on the other hand, the recent decision to ban putters which are 'anchored' to some part of the body - and this despite the fact that a blind eye has been turned to it the best part of twenty years - is, IMHO, a brave - though well overdue - decision. So, it would be interesting to see if the tennis authorities could display the same courage shown by their golfing companions.
After all each game requires balls.
