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Sexist remark

Sir, — In the article "Federer cruises" (Jan. 26) Amelie Mauresmo has been described as a "nearly-woman" tennis player. Tennis requires athleticism, muscular strength, and stamina. If muscles are a man's forte, should women not play sports that require strong muscles? Are women expected to have perfectly feminine bone structures? Does anyone not meeting the `criteria' deserve sarcastic remarks? Such remarks are not expected to find a place in a publication such as The Hindu .

R. Aarthi,
California, U.S.

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