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CodeDS/UK/21067
NameBlake; James (28 December 1979); American tennis player
Variations of NameJames Riley Blake
Dates28 December 1979
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginWestport, Connecticut, United States (born)
RelationshipsSon of Thomas Reynolds Blake and Betty
BiographyJames Blake is an American professional tennis player. He won 10 titles on the ATP Tour, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4. His career highlights included reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the quarterfinals of the 2008 Australian Open and 2005 and 2006 US Opens, two titles at the Hopman Cup and being the American No. 1 in men's singles. Blake was also a key performer for the victorious United States 2007 Davis Cup team, winning both his matches in the championship tie against Russia.

Blake retired from professional tennis at the 2013 US Open, being defeated in five sets against Ivo Karlovic and in three sets in men's doubles.

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