From what I’ve read about Mr James Blake, he has the warmest heart, an amazing personality, tremendous sportsmanship (both in skill and etiquette) and – need I say more – a face and body that’s launched a thousand forehands, backhands, serves and volleys!

In all due respect, Mr Blake’s persona outshines everything else there is, so racism shouldn’t even be an issue to start with.

Unfazed by all the attention, glitz and glamour of the sport (not to mention despicable taunts by a recalcitrant Lleyton Hewitt), we have here an amazing sportsman who’s showing the world that there ARE indeed a handful of role models we can still look up to in these dire times of corruption and narcissism.

I have the highest regard for this intelligent, young and handsome man and I’m unashamed to say that I have fallen head over heels in love with him. Who can seriously resist those chestnut eyes, perfect eyebrows, caramelized bronze skin and billion-dollar smile? >Sigh