Players do not want "big name" for GB captain- Draper

LTA chief executive Roger Draper believes John Lloyd's exit as Davis Cup captain has left a "great opportunity" for a young British coach.

Lloyd resigned after GB lost to Lithuania a fortnight ago - his 5th straight Davis Cup reverse.

Former British number one Greg Rusedski is the favourit to replace him but Draper hinted otherwise. "They want somebody who is embedded in British tennis. It's a great opportunity for some young British coaches to come through.

For more information, visit the BBC website >>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8582002.stm

Andy's Defence

Andy Murray will begin his defence of one of the biggest titles of his career next week as the Sony Ericsson Open gets underway in Miami. The Brit defeated current world number two Novak Djokovic to win the trophy last year, the result being that he heads to Crandon Park with serious ranking points to defend. And with the rest of the world's top 10 entered (minus Nikolay Davydenko) it's looking tough.

Smithy Does Sport Relief ...

If like us you can't wait for Sport Relief on Friday at 7pm on BBC1 then take a sneak peak at what's in store. In the links below Smithy (from Gavin and Stacey fame), takes on Andy Murray at Tennis, does an aerobics class with Man United and gets emotional with Jenson Button;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZtU-nRYem0&feature=popular

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PJriD8yVso&feature=PlayList&p=S4pX2uzvUnU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMYn6s3cKg0&feature=PlayList&p=S4pX2uzvUnU

Winter X Games Come to an End

So the widely anticipated 2010 Winter X Games in Tignes France, have sadly come to an end. If you missed it check out all the action; at http://winterxgameseurope.canalplus.fr/

Party in Meribel this March

If anyone is thinking of going to Meribel this month then check out the following couple of festivals;

The Little World Festival >> 13th - 19th March. Music festival including the likes of The Feeling and Sophie Eliis-Bextor

The Altitude Festival >> 20th -26th March. Comedy festival with performances from; Phil Jupitus, Marcus Brigstocke, Ed Byrne and Lee Mack

Specialist Tennis Weeks - Greece 2010

We can now confirm that the two British Davis Cup players who are going to be helping us out with our two specialist tennis weeks this summer are James Auckland (Andy Murray's doubles partner) and Danny Sapsford. The weeks are taking place at Lakitira, Kos, Greece on the 12th May and San Agostino, Greece on the 25th September.
Find out more on our specialist tennis weeks >>

Ski Cross - We Love it!

Ski cross seems to be the event of the Winter Olympics. We have been griped to it in the office. So what is it? Competitors race down a specifically adapted course to encompass both natural and artificial terrain including jumps, rollers and banks.

American Daron Rahlves has described it as; 'Motocross on skis with a little NASCAR and bull riding thrown in there.' It's certainly not for the faint hearted. Check out some youtube links below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_agNdarymc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxtfQ-LHdEM