James Blake

(USA)

THE LOWDOWN:
From Harlem to Harvard, James Blake has taken the unconvential path to tennis stardom. This promising American challenger is still looking for the one thing that all tennis professials covet - a Grand Slam title. Blake has reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open twice in his career, but could this be the year he breaks through the pack?

STATS:
Birthdate: 12/28/1979
Birthplace: Yonkers, NY
Residence: Tampa, FL
Height: 6'1'' (185 cm)
Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg)
Plays: Right-Handed
Turned Pro: 1999
Previous Year's Final INDESIT ATP Race Position: 13
Current INDESIT ATP Race Position: 8
Career High INDESIT ATP Entry Ranking - Singles: 4 (11/20/2006)
Career High ATP Entry Ranking - Doubles: 31 (3/31/2003)

CAREER REVIEW:
Singles Record: 279-167
Singles Titles: 10
Double Titles: 5
Prize Money: $5,908,491

2008 HIGHLIGHTS:
Australian Open Quarterfinalist; US Men's Claycourt Championships Runner-Up