19/2/08 Andy Murray. Right or wrong?

If there was criticism last week of Andy Murray's withdrawal from this weekend's Davis Cup tie here against Argentina, it was kept within the British ranks. A couple of days before the tie takes place, however, the world No 11's own brother, Jamie, made it clear that his colleagues were deeply unhappy with his decision.

"It was a shock to me, and I think for the team it's also very disappointing," Jamie said. "It's a shame that he decided that it was best for him not to come here. It kind of affects the way we feel about him." Jamie speaking to the Independent's Paul Newman shows that team GB clearly feels let down by his behaviour and his choices. And coming from his brother it shows that something is wrong in the camp.

Andy's website even shows him playing soccer with friends (he pulled out with a knee injury) and this will definetely not improve his public image. And bear in mind that the nation's only highly-ranked athlete, with true world class potential pulled out from what should be seen as the biggest international match-up in years (Davis Cup 1st Round tie)

Andy will obviously stick to his position that he was injured and not 100% fit but the real reason is probably the fact that everyone was more or less resigned to the fact that it would take a very big miracle to beat Argentina in the Davis Cup, so the Scot would rather get himself ready for the Marseille Open (not exactly a Grand Slam!!) and ironically win it rather than represent his country, or be it Great Britain.

There are all sorts of debates when it comes to international tennis. Should it be Great Britain, should there be stricter measures and/or incentives for players to represent their countries and compete? Andy, for his own reasons and they might be good ones, has helped to raise a long-standing debate...