Long before the Murray brothers took Scottish tennis to a world audience, Scotland had two remarkable players who provided wonderful support to Virginia Wade and Ann Jones. They were Winnie Shaw and Joyce Williams, formerly Barclay later Hume.
Both of them reached grand slam singles quarter finals, and both had career wins over Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong. Both excelled in doubles, Winnie reaching grand slam finals.
Also there was a third member of the Scottish game who promised much- but she married Roger Taylor and went off into motherhood- Frances MacLennan
This tale of Scotland will also involve names such as John Clifton, Suzie Mair and Judy Erskine-mother of the Murrays.
Join in if you want to learn more about the history of Scottish tennis- this will also include the history of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.
Both of them reached grand slam singles quarter finals, and both had career wins over Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong. Both excelled in doubles, Winnie reaching grand slam finals.
Also there was a third member of the Scottish game who promised much- but she married Roger Taylor and went off into motherhood- Frances MacLennan
This tale of Scotland will also involve names such as John Clifton, Suzie Mair and Judy Erskine-mother of the Murrays.
Join in if you want to learn more about the history of Scottish tennis- this will also include the history of the Scottish Open in Edinburgh.