The Big Picture: Wimbledon

(Photo: Alison Henley)

The youth work guide to Tennis

Andy Murray

A dour Scotsman who took a while to win people over, but now he has, with great success, and is incredibly well-loved; he’s a bit like your church accountant.

    

Serena and Venus Williams

The dominant figures in woman’s tennis, everything and everyone else is defined by them, their history and their attitude; they’re the two most influential young people in your youth group – simultaneously the most exciting and the most frustrating.

   

Roger Federer Roger glides around the court and looks like he’s playing a different game; he’s that member of your youth group who has no idea what’s going on but has a fabulous time while doing so.

     

The umpire in a senior doubles game

Madness goes on around them and they’re not fully in control; you’ve guessed it… that’s you.