Xtreme Tennis News
 

James Blake - News and More

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
2008 Ranking: 10
Biography
Quotes
Pictures
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:


Wimbledon Notes: NBC Tape-fest, Safina Defends No. 1 Rank
of the last eight against Serena... DEAR NBC -- Dear NBC, aside from your horrendous tape-heavy coverage of Wimbledon, thank you for the live streaming the Blake-Fish men's doubles five-set semifinal on Thursday (Blake-Fish lost 10-8 in the fifth). The Times' Richard Sandomir on American tennis fans having to put up ...
2009-07-02

Blake Bounced at Wimbledon; Grass Notes
No. 17 seed James Blake was the highest-profile exit on opening day at Wimbledon, meekly bowing out to Andreas Seppi in straight sets 7-5, 6-4, 7-6(5). "I was playing pretty well at Queen's," said Blake, who finished runner-up at the Wimbledon warm-up. "Thought I had a good chance to do well here. This is somethin...
2009-06-23

Nadal, Roddick Murray in Same Half at Wimbledon
y or before the Monday schedule is released, No. 5 seed Del Potro will take his place at the top of the draw with Nicolas Kiefer securing the #33 seed at James Blake's draw position, with Blake assuming Del Potro's spot. ...
2009-06-19

Wimbledon Frenzy Begins as Murray Wins Queen's Title
mbledon chances on Sunday when he became the first British man in 71 years to lift the trophy at the Queen's Club ATP event in London, defeating American James Blake 7-5, 6-4 for the title. "It's pretty special," Murray said. "There have been some great grasscourt players from Britain the last 70-odd years. Tim (H...
2009-06-14

Roddick Rolls Right Ankle, Blake v. Murray in Queens; Haas Reaches Halle Final
ong the favorites is get injured. Unfortunately for Andy Roddick, that’s just what happened to the World No. 6 in his semifinal match today against James Blake at Queen’s Club in London, England. On game point for Blake serving 1-1, Roddick chased down a lob in the back court, tried a between-the-legs...
2009-06-13

U.S. Junior Davis/Fed Cup, World Junior Tennis Teams Announced
he Junior Davis Cup team won its first title since 1999.  Former U.S. junior international team members include Jim Courier, Michael Chang, Andy Roddick, James Blake, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Mardy Fish, Robby Ginepri, Jamea Jackson, Ashley Harkleroad, and Lisa Raymond....
2009-04-22

Champ Stats: ATP U.S. Clay Court Chps., Houston; Granollers Defends
Unheralded Spaniard Marcel Granollers won the US Men's Clay Court Championship last year, shocking top-seeded James Blake in the final. Granollers is back this year, as is Blake who lost in the first round earlier this week. Blake and Fish were the top two seeds, both losing first round on the red clay.Andy Roddick (2...
2009-04-09

Former Champs Bryans, Blake-Fish to Face Off at ATP Houston
and current World No. 1 Bob & Mike Bryan defeated countrymen John Isner and Travis Parrott 6-4, 6-2 to set up a semifinal showdown against 2004 champion James Blake & Mardy Fish. That American duo down James Cerretani and Dick Norman 6-3, 7-6(0).On Thursday, two more Americans have a chance to reach the quarters, as qualif...
2009-04-09


Recent fan comments for James Blake:



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



Leave your own comment: (all fields required)
Your Name:
What is 4+2?
(security)
Your Comment:
(no html please)
 
 


 



Copyright © 2003-2008 Tennis-X.com. All rights reserved.
This website is an independentlys operated source of news and information and is not affiliated with any professional organization.
Xtreme Tennis News