Thomas Blake (tennis) facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Born | December 29, 1976 Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Turned pro | 1999 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | US$141,621 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 2–5 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 264 (28 October 2002) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2003) |
| Wimbledon | Q1 (2003) |
| US Open | Q1 (1998, 1999, 2003) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 10–22 (at ATP Tour-level, Grand Slam-level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 141 (25 November 2002) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | Q2 (2003) |
| US Open | 1R (1999, 2002) |
Thomas Blake, Jr. was born on December 29, 1976. He is an American former professional tennis player. He played tennis at a high level, competing in major tournaments around the world.
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About Thomas Blake
Thomas Blake was born in Yonkers, New York, in the United States. He later lived in Tampa, Florida. He is right-handed when he plays tennis.
His Professional Tennis Career
Thomas Blake became a professional tennis player in 1999. This means he started playing tennis as his job. He competed in many tournaments against other top players.
Singles and Doubles Play
In tennis, players can compete in singles (one player against another) or doubles (two players against two others). Thomas Blake played in both.
His highest ranking in singles was No. 264 in the world. He reached this ranking on October 28, 2002. In doubles, his highest ranking was No. 141, which he achieved on November 25, 2002.
Grand Slam Tournaments
Thomas Blake also took part in qualifying rounds for some of the biggest tennis tournaments. These are called Grand Slams. They include the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
He played in the qualifying rounds for the Australian Open in 2003. He also tried to qualify for Wimbledon in 2003. For the US Open, he entered the qualifying rounds in 1998, 1999, and 2003. In doubles, he played in the main draw of the US Open in 1999 and 2002.
Career Earnings
During his career as a professional tennis player, Thomas Blake earned a total of $141,621 in prize money.
External links
- Thomas Blake at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Thomas Blake at the International Tennis Federation
