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James Blake© ATP
  • 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
  • 2009 Ranking: 44
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

Latest News, articles and information:


US Open Fight in Stands [Video]
Chris Widmaier. Djokovic always seems to have memorable night matches, will tonight be any different? Djokovic plays American James Blake Saturday night. If you haven't already seen it here's the US Open fight video from Thursday night: "Throw the bum out..." ...
2010-09-04

Nadal Wins Another Nail-Biter, Clijsters Cruises at US Open; Federer, Sharapova Today
for any top player today. Mathieu should be able to make a match of it against Federer, while Djokovic could drop a set to James Blake, otherwise business as usual. Robin Soderling could also be tested by Thiemo De Bakker. Two of the best battles today involve Gael Monfi...
2010-09-04

Novak Djokovic Interview - US Open, Sept 2
back to the match, and I was not supposed to do that. In the end, I played well when I needed to and was a little bit lucky. Q. You and Blake are both capable of some really exciting, crowd‑pleasing shots. What kind of match do you expect? NOVAK DJOKOVIC: James always plays...
2010-09-02

Federer, Fish Win; French Surge; Djokovic Gets Nasty at US Open
So it's just gonna be maybe outsider in this match, and I'm gonna try to do my best. That's only thing I have to do." Unseeded James Blake also advanced, winning from a set down, taking advantage of a cushy draw against Canadian Pete Polansky. Taylor Dent was not so lucky, runn...
2010-09-02

Roddick Rocked by Tipsarevic at US Open, Is Harrison the New Guy?
Kuznetsova(RUS)[11] vs. Anastasija Sevastova(LAT) Jelena Jankovic(SRB)[4] vs. Mirjana Lucic(CRO) Peter Polansky(CAN) vs.  James Blake(USA) Grandstand (11am) Aravane Rezai(FRA)[18] vs. Beatrice Capra(USA) Nikolay Davydenko(RUS)[6] vs. Richard Gasquet(FRA) Robin Soderl...
2010-09-02

Angry Roddick Loses; Querrey Hits Opponent in Gnads at US Open
Philipp Petzschner vs. (3) Novak Djokovic, Uruguay's Pablo Cuevas vs. (19) Mardy Fish, Canadian Peter Polansky vs. slumping American James Blake, (6) Nikolay Davydenko vs. Richard "The Cocaine Kisser" Gasquet, (5) Robin Soderling vs. American Taylor Dent, (13) Jurgen "Tuna" Melzer vs...
2010-09-02

Djokovic Compares Win to Sex in Tuesday US Open Marathon
night match, defeated Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili in a straight-setter that included two tiebreaks. In "B"-squad American action, James Blake advanced while Robby Ginepri exited in four sets against Argentine Eduardo Schwank. Matches to watch for on Wednesday at Flushing Meadow...
2010-09-01

Rafael Nadal Interview - Cincinnati, Aug 17
was worse than what I am today on this surface, but I lost in quarterfinals because Youzhny played better than me. In 2005 I lost against Blake in third round because he played better than me, and that's all.In 2002 and 2007 I had problems on the knees, and I lost against David Ferr...
2010-08-18

More...
Americans Blake, Fish Swim to Forefront at ATP Estoril
Nadal Avenges Tsonga Loss, Blake Next
Roddick Rolls Right Ankle, Blake v. Murray in Queens; Haas Reaches Halle Final
Blake Bounced at Wimbledon; Grass Notes
Roddick, Blake, Sharapova Stink Up Wimbledon
Roddick, Blake Threaten to Turn Rome into a U.S. Event


Recent fan comments for James Blake:


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



john
Says:

oyu are very handsome about word

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 20:40 ET



john
Says:

you are so great gold winner so handsome

Posted on June 9, 2009 at 20:37 ET



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



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



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



milica
Says:

Wow!You are great tennis player.I love you so much!

Posted on August 6, 2008 at 10:42 ET



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



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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