"We celebrate when we have two or three players, which is unacceptable": Jamie Murray echoes Dan Evans' points, believes Brits should be doing better
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Jaime
Murray supported Dan Evans' opinion on the current state of British tennis.
Dan Evans recently criticized the state of British tennis due to the lack of
players at the forefront of the sport. After Andy Murray, the success of Emma
Raducanu at the 2021 US Open "papered over the cracks."
"Evo
is probably right. Emma had this whirlwind two weeks out of nowhere, but that's
not the reality of where we are at. Something needs to change," said Jaime
Murray.
The
performance of British players at the 2023 French Open demonstrates the decline
in their results, with only three men and no women participating in the main
draw. Cameron Norrie was the furthest-reaching player, reaching the third round
before losing to Lorenzo Musseti.
In recent
years, Andy Murray won three Grand Slam titles and topped the world rankings
despite competing during the prime era of the Big Three. Raducanu's case marked
the first WTA Grand Slam victory since Virginia Wade at the 1977 Wimbledon
Championships.
"It’s
about numbers at this level and we have just never had that forever.
“It is
decades or more of what I would call underperformance. We have Andy at the top
for a long time. That will come to an end soon. Dan Evans and Cam Norrie are
obviously well established on the Tour and Jack Draper is coming up,” Murray
said.
“On the
girls' side, it’s not like we have always had people in the top 10 or 20 or 30.
That’s just the situation. I just think that there is no reason why we
shouldn’t be having 10 or 15 players, men and women, in the main draw and
qualifying of this tournament.
We celebrate
when we have two or three players, which is unacceptable. It is not good enough
for us as a Grand Slam nation to be turning up at these events and having such
a small number of players competing. With the funding that some of the players
have at their disposal, we should be doing better," he concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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