James Blake (tennis) Parents: Thomas Reynolds Blake, Betty Blake
On December 28, 1979, James Riley Blake, a former American professional tennis player, was born. Speed and a strong, flat forehand were two of his best qualities. Blake also has a brother named Thomas who was a professional tennis player, three older half-brothers named Jason, Christopher, and Howard, as well as an older half-sister named…
On December 28, 1979, James Riley Blake, a former American professional tennis player, was born. Speed and a strong, flat forehand were two of his best qualities.
Blake also has a brother named Thomas who was a professional tennis player, three older half-brothers named Jason, Christopher, and Howard, as well as an older half-sister named Michelle.
Blake and his older brother Thomas both started playing tennis at the age of five. Blake was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at the age of 13, and for five years as a teenager, he had to wear a full-length back brace for 18 hours per day, though not when playing tennis.
Blake appeared in 24 singles finals throughout his career, winning 10 of them, and peaked at No. 4 in the world at that time. His career highlights include beating world No. 1 Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Australian Open, the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the semifinals of the 2005 and 2006 US Open, two titles at the Hopman Cup (2003, 2004), and he is ranked first in singles among American men. Blake played a vital role on the triumphant 2007 United States Davis Cup team, going 2-0 in the final match against Russia in the second singles.
James Blake (tennis) Parents: Thomas Reynolds Blake, Betty Blake
Betty, a British woman, and Thomas Reynolds Blake, an African American man, were the parents of Blake. As of 2022, both parents are still alive, and they are still married. His mother stays at home while his father works for an organization.
He was born on December 28, 1979, to them.
