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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:


Poll: Who Will be the Next American to Win Their First Grand Slam?
now in a greater capacity. ADHERER To be upfront I am not a Federer or Nadal fan by any stretch. I prefer the American players Andy Roddick, James Blake, John Isner, Sam Q and rest of RWB (red, white & blue). But I do respect the games of Roger and Rafael. Whom do I hate? If I’m here long eno...
2010-02-08

Roddick Leads San Jose, Djokovic in Rotterdam; ATP Previews
Mikhail Youzhny, Ivan Ljubicic, Viktor Troicki Floaters: Julien "United Colors of" Benneteau, Jurgen "Tuna" Melzer, Marcos Baghdatis, James Blake, Feliciano "F-Lo" Lopez Notes: (2) Davydenko opens against F-Lo, who is fresh off his Jo-Burg title on Sunday; other openers of interest are (7) L...
2010-02-07

Patient Roddick Survives in Five, Del Potro Doesn't at Australian Open
ng up early for! The match wasn’t the only five-setter on the day. After a couple of four set battles and one epic five setter against James Blake, Juan Martin Del Potro’s body and effort just wasn’t good enough for the what looked to be a fresher Marin Cilic. The 21-year-old Croat w...
2010-01-24

Federer, Djokovic, Serena Steamroll on Snoozer Saturday at the Australian Open
es in four sets. Entering this match both have looked a little sluggish. Cilic was packing his bags the other night against Bernard Tomic while James Blake had DelPo on the ropes in a five-set thriller. They each scraped through four-setters in their last round. But for some reason in this test of 21-yea...
2010-01-23

Federer Finds Form in Front of Prince William, Serena Dominant at Australian Open
or if it’s just spin. That being said, I’d love to see Roddick and DelPo hook up in the quarterfinals. Delpo’s effort against James Blake was massive. Injured or not, the guy is simply a beast and he’s just 21. For me though maybe Fernando Gonzalez becomes the guy if DelPo really ...
2010-01-21

Juan Martin del Potro Interview - Australian Open, Jan 20
s compare with the other five‑setters you played? JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO: I don't know. The time was similar, I think. I play different player. Blake is too fast. He play very strong with his forehand. He never miss easy points, easy forehand. It's very difficult to keep trying, keep going. You ha...
2010-01-20

Roger Federer Interview - US Open, Sept 14
f 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 t...
2009-09-15

Roger Federer Interview - US Open, Sept 5
o 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 fl...
2009-09-06


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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