Today was the men's Wimbledon final where Andy Murray played Roger Federer. For once with a sports fixture, I watched it. It was a good game. Both players played well and should be proud of their performance. Ultimately, Federer won but not without a fight.
It has been said for years amongst Scots and more recently joked about further afield that, in the press, Scottish sportsmen are British when they win and Scottish when they lose. Today however, Murray may well remain British.
Despite being clearly upset, at one point struggling to speak, Murray was gracious in his praise of Federer and showed humility and gratitude to the crowds who rallied round him. This marked him out as a true gentleman and is worthy if as much, if not more, respect as his performance on the court.
Well done Andy.
JR
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