TOM EATON | Feeling like a dusty, beaten carpet? Let me serve some cheer
While I admire the optimism of the public who think they can beat the all-time greats in their chosen sports, it is a bit disrespectful
06 July 2023 - 21:48
If the pessimism and gloominess of society is starting to get you down, let me usher you into the weekend with a bolt of bright, beautiful and brash optimism: according to a recent survey, 5% of British people who “occasionally play sports” believe that they could win a tennis match against Serena Williams...
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