James Blake (Tennis Player) - On This Day

Profession: Tennis Player

Biography: James Blake is an American tennis player who won 10 singles finals, and appeared at 24 in his career. His highest ranking during this time was world No. 4. Blake also played a key role in the United States' 2007 Davis Cup victory.

Born: December 28, 1979
Birthplace: Yonkers, New York City
Age: 44 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn

Playing Career

• 2003-01-04 Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Serena Williams & James Blake beat Australian pair Alicia Molik & Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 6-2 for a 3-0 win, and 2nd American title
• 2004-01-10 Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Lindsay Davenport & James Blake beat Slovakian pair Daniela Hantuchová & Karol Kučera 6-2, 6-3 for a 2-1 win, and 3rd American title
• 2006-11-19 Roger Federer captures his 3rd Tennis Masters Cup title with a comfortable 6–0, 6–3, 6–4 win over American James Blake in the final in Shanghai, China

Personal Life

• 2012-11-09 Tennis player James Blake (32) weds publicist Emily Snider (37) Del Mar, California

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