Jun 26, 2008, 11:11 GMT
London - Andy Murray's ambitious management may be paying the price for a quick cash-grab in launching a premature autobiography of a 21-year-old who has never been past the second week of a Grand Slam.
Andy Murray of Britain returns to Fabrice Santoro of France during their first round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 24 June 2008. EPA/HUGO PHILPOTT
While carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders, the Scot can't be bothered with poor publishing figures as he tries to make progress at Wimbledon.
Industry insiders appear to be laughing off the June publication of 'Hitting Back' which has so far shown anemic success.
Tabloid reports indicate that less than 1,000 copies of a book costing around 35 dollars were sold in the first week after publication which could mean a huge financial hit for the publisher.
The situation was especially embarrassing at the Queen's club event a fortnight ago in west London, where just eight copies were bought by an adoring public.
In the book, Murray lashes out at targets ranging from the Lawn Tennis Association to other British players and the BBC.
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