Jamaican at Wimbledon for first time since 1970

WIMBLEDON — The first Jamaican man to play at Wimbledon in four decades feels neglected in his country, and says he deserves a glimmer of the domestic fame enjoyed by compatriot Usain Bolt.

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Published: Tue 22 Jun 2010, 2:52 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 9:02 AM

German-born Dustin Brown says the Olympic gold-medalist sprinter and world-record holder in the 100 and 200 meters “probably has no idea that I exist.”

Brown, who sports dreadlocks, bright yellow wristbands and an unorthodox forehand slice, lost in his Grand Slam debut on Monday to French Open semifinalist Jurgen Melzer of Austria.

Despite the 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 scoreline, it was a triumph for the 25-year-old Brown, who broke into the top 100 last month after traveling for years to European tournaments in a camper van so he could save on expenses.


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