This instant Conor Niland is playing a qualifier that might get him into Wimbledon. We hope he wins and exceeds his own personal expectations. Maybe he'll even get lucky and reach the second round. We're staying off the bandwagon all the same. Where were all these Irish tennis fans when Ireland was losing Davis Cup matches to Luxembourg in March? . This sudden burst of fandom for the 181st ranked player in the world brings out the worst in Irish sports fandom: the desire the support anything like a winner at any cost. Let's keep an eye on the proportions: Niland qualifying Wimbledon is not the same as Niland winning Wimbledon. Over at the Congressional, Irish athletes are competing amongst the best in the world for one of biggest prizes in the sport. Let's support Niland, but do him a favor by remembering his place in the sport.
