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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
- 2009 Ranking: 44
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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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| Baghdatis Bounces Federer; Nadal v. Isner Today at Indian Wells |
| had matchpoints since Rome 2006 to Nadal.
In other matches yesterday, Nicolas Almagro posted an impressive 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over James Blake. Robin Soderling ousted Feliciano Lopez and Andy Murray turned away Michael Russell.
Andy Roddick, who was seeded to meet Federer in th... |
2010-03-17
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| Djokovic Escapes, Federer, Roddick Return; WTA Left Slam-less at Indian Wells |
| two-hander but I think Roddick prevails.
Andy Murray is back on first to open the day against backboard-like Michael Russell. James Blake tries to maintain his hot-hand against Nicolas Almagro and Robin Soderling faces Feliciano Lopez. JW Tsonga and Tommy Robredo are also in a... |
2010-03-16
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| Federer, Roddick Win; Sharapova Upset at Indian Wells |
| tonight. I felt like I made a lot of returns, so that put pressure on him to come up with it. It was good.”
Fellow American James Blake ripped David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4. Andy Murray was also a winner beating Andreas Seppi 6-4, 6-4 and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has an easy time with Aus... |
2010-03-15
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| Cilic Chilled; Federer, Murray, Roddick Highlight Sunday at Indian Wells |
| return. The two Andys, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray, are also in action, plus in what might be the best match of the day, James Blake and David Ferrer will battle. And Nadal is also back for some doubles play – the knees must be good, no?
I will be interested to s... |
2010-03-14
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| Marin Cilic: The Next Indian Wells Champion? |
| play since Australia has been suspect.
In the second quarter, I see nothing but green lights for Murray to the semifinals. Maybe James Blake can give him a run if the former finalist can reach the 16s, and maybe in the QFs JW Tsonga, if healthy, can push the Brit, otherwise there... |
2010-03-11
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| Indian Wells Preview: the Sick, the Injured, the First Masters of the Year |
| perfectly. A tussle with Igor Andreev could occur in the third round. And his fourth round opponent can be one of David Ferrer, James Blake, or Ivo Karlovic. None of these guys will probably beat Murray but they can give him all sorts of fits.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Robin Soderl... |
2010-03-11
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| Juan Martin del Potro Interview - Australian Open, Jan 20 |
| 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 goi... |
2010-01-20
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| Roger Federer Interview - US Open, Sept 14 |
| 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... |
2009-09-15
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| 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 |
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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