It seems to be working to some extent, just look at the ladies we have now, Watson, Robson, Broady, plus others - then there is Jo Konta, now she is a real player destined for top ten, if not the odd slam or two. Robson and Watson may win the odd high-profile match, and good on them, but I...
Not that it matters much to him, but just to throw it into the mix ... before yesterday, his career prize winnings was over $46m, and if you add approximately 2-3 times that in sponsorship, I'd say the lad from Dunblane has done pretty well for himself.
My favourite current British sportsman without a doubt. His work ethic and fitness are superb. At 29 and 2nd best player in the world, he is still trying to improve. He even manages to break a smile on camera these days.