He clearly has not been following the progress of tennis over the last year.
It is he and the ignorant British public that are letting the side down in putting phenomenal pressure on our tennis players particularly the women.
They are not 'underperforming' except at Wimbledon. Everywhere else in the world they have steadily been climbing up the rankings and Sutcliffe does not appear to know this. With the insensitive reception at Wimbledon, I wouldn't be surprised if some of them quit!
" 'Embarrassing' results must improve, says Sutcliffe
Sport England will later this year consider the future funding of grassroots tennis following government warnings that the sport could see a cut if more elite talent does not emerge.
The sports minister, Gerry Sutcliffe, said the Lawn Tennis Association should look to success stories in cycling, rowing and swimming for lessons on how to bring talent through the system. The familiar post mortem on British failings at Wimbledon, with nine of 11 players in the singles draws crashing out in the first round, was given added legs by Sutcliffe's suggestion that the LTA could see its funding cut if matters do not improve.
Sutcliffe said the failure is "embarrassing" but also sought to clarify his remarks"
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