I spent most of yesterday watching the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Between naps, of course. And I realized something.

A lot of hot guys play tennis.

And they can provide a world of inspiration to romance-writer types like me. All your classic male archetypes are on display on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.

Take for instance Rafael Nadal — he’s your dark, sultry Latin type. Then, there’s Roger Federer — the coolest guy around no matter how intense the pressure is. If you’re more into the all-American boy-next-door, look no further than Andy Roddick. There’s scrappy Lleyton Hewitt and classy Andre Agassi and a dozen others.

What about you? Where do you find inspiration for your male heroes? Inquiring minds want to know …