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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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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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Recent fan comments for James Blake:
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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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