Beckham hails rising star Murray
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/4366380.stm
David Beckham has saluted the emergence of rising British tennis star
Andy Murray, calling him "one of Britain's best young sportsmen".
"We've obviously got Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, but to have Murray
coming through is great for our country," Beckham said.
"I think Murray is great, and it's going to be exciting watching him
develop as a player.
"I think he's one of Britain's best young sportsmen."
Beckham, who was a spectator at this week's Madrid Masters, said he had
been monitoring Murray's phenomenal progress in recent months.
He believes the 18-year-old Scot will cope with the pressure of shouldering
British hopes in the coming years.
"From watching him, I don't think that'll be a problem in his career,"
Beckham added.
"I've seen his mother talk on the TV and and I think he's got strong
parents behind him, and that's what you need when you start out as a
sportsman."
Murray's mother Judy, who manages his affairs, acknowledged Beckham's
praise for her son's feats.
"It's great for Andy to know that David Beckham is a tennis fan," she
said.
"He will be flattered that one of the world's most famous footballers
is taking an interest in him."
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