‘’We never rob, we just simply borrow a bit from those that can afford it’’ – Robin Hood

Although men’s professional tennis does not quite need a Robin Hood character just yet, the money dispersity from the tournaments & governing bodies to the players is a cause for concern….

Einstein once said - ‘Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing it is stupid’.

Well, Irish tennis players are talented, but if you judge their careers without acknowledging the lack of resources available to them, they will spend their whole career thinking they just don’t have what it takes to get to the top of the game.

‘Quiet please, players are ready for play….’ Politely requests the chair umpire ahead of a matchup at the last remaining tennis grand slam to be played on lawn.

And remain quiet they do. The crowds at Wimbledon famous for being so quiet during points that one could hear a pin drop. This year, sadly, there will be silence.