James Riley Blake is a former American professional tennis player. Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. During his career, Blake had amassed 24 singles finals appearances, while his career-high singles ranking was World No. 4. His career highlights inclu...
Comeback Player of the Year award (2005), Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year (2008), 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, semifinals - Beijing Olympics, quarterfinals - Australian Open (2008),US Open (2005, 2006)
Record Labels
R&S Records, Polydor Records, A&M Records, Universal Republic Records
Nominations
Singles: Career record 366–256 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, in Davis Cup); Doubles: Career record: 132–121 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, in Davis Cup)
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Fact
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Has one brother Thomas.
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Release of his book, "Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life". [2007]
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Now living in Tampa, Florida. [2007]
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Currently the top American tennis player and ranked #5 in the world. [August 2006]
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Cites tennis player Arthur Ashe as his role model and hero.
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Dropped out of Harvard University to turn pro in 1999, while ranked the number one college player in the country.
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Father Thomas died in July 2004 of stomach cancer at age 57.
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Grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut with singer John Mayer.
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Attended Harvard University
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His mother, Betty, is British & his father, Thomas, is African American
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American tennis player. His best ranking was number 22 on the world in 2003.