It was long and it was hard work yet it has at last come to
an end; I am pleased to say we are now safely out of January. Sadly though we must say goodbye to another national
treasure in what has to be the most depressing month of the year. Sir Terry Wogan,
who passed away last Sunday, had a voice that to me will always be synonymous
with BBC Radio Two. I have many happy memories of growing up with his radio
show on in the background. There was always something so comforting about his
dulcet tones and the way he spoke to each and every listener. Children In Need
will certainly never be the same without his light-hearted character and that
distinctive voice.
On the other side of the world Australia is enjoying the
height of its summer and our tennis players have been basking in its sunshine.
The opening Grand slam of the season was off to a strong start for Great
Britain with Andy Murray flying through his first few rounds.
This tournament, however, was not all about the world number
two as Britain started to see success in the women’s singles, the men’s doubles
and the men’s wheelchair matches. Johanna Konta, a name we are only just
becoming familiar with, burst onto our screens as she became the first British
woman to reach a grand slam semi final in thirty three years. An incredible result
and one that will surely continue to increase the coverage of women’s sport in
the UK’s media.
There were titles won by Jamie Murray and doubles partner
Bruno Soares as well as Gordon Reid in the wheelchair singles. The press have
scrutinised Andy Murray’s defeat to Djokovic in the final but the bigger
picture for British tennis is at last starting to look incredibly hopeful.
