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James Blake - News and More
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| Nationality: USA (United States of America) |
| Birthdate: December 28, 1979 |
| Birthplace: Yonkers, New York, USA |
| Residence: Tampa, Florida, USA |
| Turned Pro: 1999 |
| Plays: Right-handed |
| 2008 Ranking: 10 |
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| Full name is James Riley Blake...Began playing tennis at age five with older brother, Thomas (born Dec. 29, 1976), a former All-American at Harvard University, ... Read Full Bio |
Our Scouting Report
Strengths: Big forehand; excellent return of serve; speed
Weaknesses: Decision making; nerves; trouble closing out matches
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Latest News, articles and information:
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| Federer Reaches Basel QFs, Djokovic Plays Thursday; Murray Alive in Valencia |
| s to Juan Martin Del Potro – Federer did play Davis Cup in mid September for Switzerland.
Also today, Jeremy Chardy eased past slumping American James Blake 7-6, 6-7, 6-4. John Isner scored his first career win over Fernando Gonzalez and Stan Wawrinka needed three sets to beat Ivan Ljubicic. Richard Gasquet and Lon... |
2009-11-04
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| Tennis-X Weekend Wrap: Ljubi's Back, Look Who's Back... |
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Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel
BASEL, Switzerland
Seeds: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Fernando Gonzalez, Marin Cilic, Radek Stepanek, Stan Wawrinka, James Blake, Philipp Kohlschreiber
Floaters: (Q) Olivier Rochus, Jeremy Chardy, John Isner, Richard Gasquet, Rainer Schuettler, Ivo Karlovic, Ivan Ljubicic
Notes: Ba... |
2009-11-02
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| Davydenko, Stosur, Wickmayer Win Titles; Tennis-X Notes |
| ever it -- and also barely missed a nerve that, if damaged, could have compromised Querrey's chances of ever playing again."
BLAKE AND BARKER BREAK -- James Blake and his coach Brian Barker, who has coached him since his junior days, have mutually parted ways. Blake is finishing out the year with fellow Floridian Kelly J... |
2009-10-18
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| Safin Takes Aim at Berdych, Roddick in Shanghai |
| ers union. I would love to see that. Marat in charge of the players!
As for the matches on the court, credit to top seed Rafael Nadal for turning away James Blake for the second straight week in three sets. Blake pushed Rafa once again, but the Spaniard fought off another valiant effort from the American.
Nadal now me... |
2009-10-15
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| Blake Bids for Nadal Upset in Shanghai |
| James Blake is a perfect 1-0 against Rafael Nadal in Shanghai. Will that have any meaning in their seventh career encounter later today at the Shanghai Masters? Maybe, maybe not.
Nadal though did just beat Blake in three sets last week in Beijing to finally get to level terms on their head-to-head 3-3. But Blake ... |
2009-10-13
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| Roger Federer Interview - US Open, Sept 14 |
| n highly of González's forehand. Who are the others, the better ones?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, his is different. I don't know if I could put it up to González and Blake and Nadal. He's got a very good forehand, but I don't know if it's the best in the world right now. I don't think so. But it doesn't matter. He won the match, ... |
2009-09-15
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| Roger Federer Interview - US Open, Sept 5 |
| ities to do well and maybe win the tournament.I'm not really aiming for semis right now. I'm aiming to win the next round. That's going to be tough enough with Blake or Robredo.
Q. If it is James Blake, how would you describe James as a person and James as a tennis player?ROGER FEDERER: Well, I think he's very flashy on th... |
2009-09-06
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| Roger Federer Interview - Cincinnati, Aug 23 |
| think I played very well, you know, throughout the tournament. But I think it was quite similar to a few years ago when I think I also won here against I think Blake one year in the final and Roddick in the final.In all the years I've come here I've always sort of struggled early on but then got on a roll, and it was the sa... |
2009-08-24
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Recent fan comments for James Blake:
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apparite Says:
Hi nice lookin'. An inspration as usual with the 'matches'. May God bless,
stay tough..
Posted on July 8, 2009 at 13:00 ET
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john Says:
oyu are very handsome about word
Posted on June 9, 2009 at 20:40 ET
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john Says:
you are so great gold winner so handsome
Posted on June 9, 2009 at 20:37 ET
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Jan LaBelle Says:
I also had Ramsey Hunt syndrome....shingles and palsy. So glad you had
full recovery. I had 95% return and am grateful. Best wishes on your
career. I see you on TV whenever I can. I know how hard you worked to
overcome these setbacks.
Kudos!!!!
Jan
Posted on March 2, 2009 at 20:38 ET
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P.A. Says:
"Life is a one way street. No matter how many detours you take,none of them
leads back. Once you know and accept that, life becomes simpler. Because
then, you know you must do the best you can, with what you have and what
you are, and what you have become." by Isabel Moore
I thought it's a nice quote during your past hardships. Gdluck to
all of your future tennis matches.
Posted on January 9, 2009 at 15:50 ET
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myriam Says:
James, you're so cool. I'm proud of you especially during your match with
Gonzales. i know it's heartbreaking but it's good that you leave the past
behind. I really enjoyed watching you. Goodluck!!!
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 05:20 ET
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milica Says:
Wow!You are great tennis player.I love you so much!
Posted on August 6, 2008 at 10:42 ET
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Ross Schmidt Says:
I'm sure millions of Americans agree that you are the gold winner this
year.
You are a far better man than I to shake the hand of that loser Gonzales
who isn't even a good enough sport to speak up when you were getting
cheated.
You are the best, James. I pray the very best for you in your future, in
tennis and out.
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 05:25 ET
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natasha carline Says:
i think you are fantastic! i do not play tennis but i love watching the
game no matter what match is going on. i hope to see you play again, i
hope you have not stopped playing? please say this is not so.
Posted on July 3, 2008 at 15:07 ET
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