Along with other countries, Great Britain has a long tradition of honouring foreigners who have achieved great things.
I would like to propose that the American John Isner and the Frenchman Nicolas Mahut each be awarded an honorary MBE for services to tennis.
Their world record-breaking, marathon endurance tennis match captivated a planet otherwise obsessed with the foootball World Cup. It was gripping, wonderful tennis, and we ran out of superlatives long before the end. Although Isner won, both players will go down in history as winners.
It was a great gesture by Wimbledon to give both players awards; now I think the country should recognise them. I’m starrting a group on Facebook — please sign up to it.

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