Brisbane International Tennis - Australian Open Series

Queensland Tennis Centre 4-11 Jan 2009

James Blake

Country: United States Seeded:
Plays: Right-handed Age: 29
Turned Pro: 1999 2009 Ranking:

New Yorker James Blake was inspired to pursue a career in tennis after listening to legend Arthur Ashe speak at the Harlem Junior Tennis Program where Blake was a pupil. Blake has had to overcome some serious roadblocks including scoliosis, which he suffered as a teenager, and a broken neck.

This powerful shot-maker has won 10 ATP titles and in 2009 he was a finalist at Queen’s and Estoril, and was a semifinalist at San Jose.

  • Nina.is.awesome.
    Played a great game today :)
  • Joyce
    James, I look forward to watching you play a terrific season. Keep healthy -- take good care of yourself. I hope you're on the Davis Cup team again this year. That's such a terrific tournament and you shine in it.
  • Joyce
    James, I hope you have a very successful season. You deserve it. Go USA Davis Cup, too.
  • linda
    James is one of the most gracious gentleman on tour. He's always kind & is an excellent player. For someone who has been through SO much it is amazing he's even playing at all!
    Much success James at Brisbane!! Know you have MANY whom admire and respect you very much~
  • Jamesblakefan
    Hi James! I can't wait to see his Aussie run. He is my favourite player and I can't wait to see him in fulll flight. With a new coach, Blake seems to playing the best he has in his career. Hopefully, he'll break his Slam best apperancxe of an Aussie Open QF and this prepares him well for it. Best of luck! Your huge fan, Jesse.
  • Jamesblakefan
    James Blake is awesome! I can't wait to see my favourite player in full flight. With a new coach, Blake seems to playing the best he has in his career. Best of luck James! From your huge fan, Jesse.
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