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If you thought Andy Murray would be the only player flying the flag for Scotland at Wimbledon this year, think again.
Glasgow's own tennis star, Jamie Baker, is to take to the famous courts.
The 19-year-old from Hyndland has been handed a wild card entry to the world's most prestigious tennis tournament in recognition of his tournament successes in the past year.
Jamie, who battled back from a career-threatening injury as a 15-year-old, is hoping his SW19 appearance is the first of many.
He said: "Ever since I can remember I have wanted to play there. But that doesn't mean my ambitions are over when I walk through the gates.
The way I'm looking at this Wimbledon appearance is that it's the end of an era - and the start of a new one. I want to be there every year."
Jamie, who grew up playing with Scots tennis ace Andy Murray from Dunblane, is one of the most determined teen-agers in the game.
He began playing at the age of five, and aged 13 left home to attend Loughborough's elite tennis programme.
The schoolboy soon began winning tournaments. but then it was discovered he had a rare condition which caused pieces of his bones to break off.
After a year off for treatment, Jamie fought back to become one of the world's top tennis juniors.
He said: "I want to be playing with the best players on a regular basis and I think I have the ability to do that."
To read the full story go to: http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/hi/news/5053718.htm