STUART FRASER
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TENNIS WEB LINK: http://heritage.scotsman.com/andrewmurray/They-expected-around-50-people.6797200.jp MURRAY mania descended upon Paisley yesterday as Andy Murray rolled into town and was mobbed by hundreds of kids desperate for a glimpse of the world No.4. In scenes reminiscent
of those witnessed at Wimbledon, Murray was swarmed by autograph hunters
and others desperate for a glimpse as he arrived at Brodie Park, along
with other members of the British Davis Cup team, to celebrate the
impending start of resurfacing work on the courts. "But it has to be accessible, affordable and fun, and in order to have those things, it isn't just about the facility, it is about the people who run the facility and create the activity that motivates the kids to want to keep coming back. That is the key to retaining them in the game." Many of the locals who turned out will have the chance to watch top-class tennis on their doorstep this weekend when Great Britain take on Luxembourg at the Braehead Arena. It is a tie which has a distinct Scottish flavour, with the Murray brothers, from Dunblane, and Linthgow's Colin Fleming all included in the team which is led by Edinburgh's Smith, and this comes with huge personal satisfaction for Judy who has worked with all of them in the past. "I think it is great that the Davis Cup in Scotland, I think it is great that we have three Scottish players in the team and I think it's great we have been able to help influence a new facility in a town near the Davis Cup," she said. "That's what it is all about, growing the game and creating opportunities." |