James Blake News Archives

It's Halloween, so it's only fitting that the topic of this column be about my forehand.

FOUR tennis balls, autographed by famous players and showcased in a glass case, will be up for auction at the CEO & Celebrity Charity Tennis on Dec 13.

James Blake Uncovered? In some ways, he really has been covered enough . But it's nice to hear him talk about the experiences tennis has given to him - although I can hear the "James Blake is too satisfied with what he's accomplished and not hungry enough" chorus in my head.

Photo via www.sonyericsson-championships.com The best thing about the year ending championships is the format - from the very first day you have the best players playing against each other and the promise of seeing them again soon, win or lose.

Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova, on the mend from a shoulder injury that sidelined her earlier this year, has scheduled a return appearance to Memphis.

Mount Vernon, N.Y. has long been one of the best basketball communities in the nation.

TWO goals from James Blake was not enough to give Elmore a share of the spoils at Clevedon United last night.

Two of Florida's finest - James Blake and Tommy Haas - have signed on to play in the 2010 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships , an expanded nine-day tennis extravaganza at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center Feb.

Rafael Nadal talks to the ATP in Shanghai about his health, his time in Asia and being the No.

Presently, James Riley Blake doesn't have the career statistics worthy of a place in the tennis Hall of Fame, but his incredible life story is a definite candidate for honorable mention.

SWEATING IT OUT: James Blake overcame Ivo Karlovic in the first round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.

TOP seed Rafa Nadal marched into the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters with a thoroughly entertaining 6-2 6-7 6-4 victory over American James Blake on Wednesday.

James Blake is a perfect 1-0 against Rafael Nadal in Shanghai. Will that have any meaning in their seventh career encounter later today at the Shanghai Masters? Maybe, maybe not.

Shanghai, China - A bad season continued on Tuesday for Andy Roddick as the American was forced to retire after injuring his knee in a second-round match at the Shanghai Masters.

American James Blake has recovered from an early setback to defeat Croatia's Ivo Karlovic 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.

Tajikistan News.Net Monday 12th October, 2009 American James Blake survived 27 aces from Ivo Karlovic Monday to post a 3-6, 7-6 , 6-3 victory into the second round of the Shanghai Masters, where he faces a test against top seed Rafael Nadal.

James Blake saved a match point to force a third set, but Rafael Nadal refused to let the match slip from his grip.

TOP seed Rafael Nadal was handed a tough task at the 2009 Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 when the draw was made at the Qizhong Tennis Center yesterday.

Following a second round defeat to world #2 Rafael Nadal at the China Open, Tampa resident and former world #4 James Blake announced that he is parting ways with longtime coach Brian Barker.

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal produced a determined display to overcome America's James Blake in three tight sets in the second round of the ATP Event in Beijing China.

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal, French Open runner-up Robin Soderling and former Beijing champion Marat Safin notched second-round victories Thursday at the $3.337 million China Open.

Second-ranked Rafael Nadal overcame American James Blake 7-5, 6-7 , 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open.

Gael Monfils, James Blake and Ana Ivanovic will compete in the Brisbane ATP/WTA International tournament in January ahead of the Australian Open, organisers said on Thursday.

Former champion Rafael Nadal posted an opening-round victory, while reigning champ Andy Roddick suffered a setback Tuesday at the $3.337 million China Open.

"We are very pleased to welcome these individuals to join our very active and global board of tennis enthusiasts who are committed to the history and preservation of the game," said Christopher E. Clouser, chairman of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum.

The men are also in Beijing and Rafael Nadal is apparently cleared to play ! Nadal says hea s abdominal injury has healed and in addition to playing Beijing hea ll be available for Spaina s upcoming Davis Cup finale against the Czech Republic in Decemeber.

The US Open has come and gone, but James Blake is bringing tennis back to New York City in December.

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