Andy's On A Role

Just watched Andy Murray being felled half a dozen times in the Artois Championship - but still emerging as winner!

The match was played at London Queen's Club Ice Rink - hence the reason for Andy (one of the best movers in tennis) being poleaxed on so many occasions. Despite injuries to his thumb, neck and groin, he came back for more. We breed them tough up here in the heather.

Judging by the rather muted applause which greeted his fine victory, it is apparent that Andy's entertainment qualities (including some subtle histrionics) are not yet universally appreciated.

I am off to play on clay (in a cloud of dust). When oh when is the rain going to spread north.