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ATP 2011 Los Angeles R2 Blake vs Del Potro Part 12

ATP 2011 Los Angeles R2 Blake vs Del Potro Part 12

James Blake – Amazing Forehands!

One of the best forehands in the modern tennis era!

How was James Blake able to defeat Roger Federer in the Olympics?

And are you proud of USA Tennis like I am!

Top Spin 4 Gameplay King Of The Court James Blake, Rafael Nadal, Gillies Simon, Nikolay Davydenko

Top Spin 4 Gameplay, lessons from Top Spin Academy, singles and mixed doubles

How did James Blake somehow beat Roger Federer at the Olympics?

Prior to Beijing 2008, Federer had never lost to Blake!

Should James Blake retire this year?

I know some of you (such as Jay) are pissed about reading this question, so for the record I actually am a James Blake fan. He was actually my 1st favourite player (then Djokovic, and now it’s Baghdatis)

His ranking has dropped to 115. His record this year is a measly 8-9 and he hasn’t even made it to the finals of a tournament. He was embarrased at Wimbledon, losing to Robin Haase in straights the first round, and he also had a spat with Pam Shriver.

To further strengthen my point, I just recently read Inside Tennis magazine. Included in that issue was an article about James Blake titled: “At a Crossroads”. It is identified that he does have/had a knee injury, and it seems pretty serious. He says he retweaked his knee in Eastbourne against Julien Benneteau. Blake has also refused to take surgery, painkillers, or anti-inflammatories. Yes, I am well aware of the fact that he has battled a major back problem, shingles, and a broken neck (or was it a vertebrate?). However, he added:

“If it doesn’t get better soon, I’m not sure how much longer I want to play in pain.”

I hate to be the breaker of bad news but I personally think that he needs to retire from tennis. My suggestion for James Blake: retire at the 2010 US Open.
I also read James Blake’s autobiography by the way. So i know what he’s been through haha
@David — You were right XD

2006 Tennis Masters Cup Final – Roger Federer Vs James Blake

Roger Federer of Switzerland faces James Blake of United States of America in 2006 Tennis Masters Cup Final

Haase vs Blake Wimbledon 2010 R1

Highlights from the match between Robin Haase and James Blake at Wimbledon 2010.

Third-seeded Djokovic advances, to face Blake next

Third-seeded Djokovic advances, to face Blake next
NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic has reached the third round at the U.S. Open with a 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory over 52nd-ranked Philipp Petzschner of Germany.

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Kim Clijsters and James Blake vs Ana Ivanovic and Devin Britton Ump:Will Ferrell AAKD Pt2

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ATP Tennis – James Blake Loses in the First Round and is out of Wimbledon

The American and ATP No. 17th, James Blake, was unable to win for the third straight time in Grand Slam tournaments, losing against the 50th ATP-ranked, Italian Andreas Seppi, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6(5), this past Monday.

Blake had beaten the Italian in their last two meetings, but for some reason he couldn’t do it this time at Wimbledon. Moreover, the American also lost in the first round of this year‘s French Open, after exiting in the fourth round of the Australian Open back in January.

Nevertheless, Blake thought he was ready for Wimbledon since he has trained hard and his fitness was extremely well, but maybe his confidence was the problem.

Since the beginning Blake started making too many errors, which gave Seppi an advantage in the first set by winning it 7-5.  During the second set, Blake expected to take advantage of his best shot, the forehand, but Seppi managed to neutralize it forcing Blake into exchange backhands and at the end the Italian won the second set as well, 6-4.

In the third set, Blake though he had chances to get back into the match when he held one set point with a lead of 6-5, but he missed a forehand that went too long and tied the set. Blake then missed a 5-0 lead in the tiebreaker when the Italian went into a 7-0 run to win the set and the match.

At the end of the match, the American expressed his frustration for his bad performance and the disappointment of not getting further in Wimbledon.

“I still feel like I can play with anyone in the world, but it’s just, for some reason lately, it’s been very inconsistent. I’ve been doing all the training. I’ve been doing all the conditioning. I’m fit as I’ve been. I just haven’t been as confident, I guess.  But I still have the ability. It’s just frustrating, because it’s happening at big tournaments where I’m having my not-so-good performances,” stated the former world No.4.

On the other hand, the Italian Andreas Seppi stated his satisfaction on his performance especially because he played more aggressively than usual on Blake’s serve, which used to be one of his weaknesses.  Seppi also said that he was a little happier when he found out that his opponent would be Blake, instead of Juan Martin Del Potro, as it was originally planned but changed after the bracket was modified due to Nadal’s withdraw. According to Seppi, Del Potro has a very strong serve and he considered he would have a better chance with Blake, which he proved right on Monday.

Now after this loss, James Blake expects to regain his confidence and play better in the following tournaments since he knows in spite of his age, he still can compete within the top 10 players of the ATP rankings. Whereas for Andreas Seppi, this win increases his confidence and grows his expectations to advance in the tournament.

The next opponent of the Italian will be the French Marc Gicquel and the game will be played on June 24th.

Filip Krajinovic Vs James Blake Live Streaming, Filip Krajinovic Vs James Blake Live Streaming Online, Watch Filip Krajinovic Vs James Blake Live

Watch Filip Krajinovic vs James Blake Live Online

Filip Krajinovic vs James Blake Live Streaming – Filip Krajinovic vs James Blake Sony Ericssion Open 2010 match on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

Venue: Crandon Park

Time: 11:00 A.M

Players Report:

On Wednesday, United States star player James Blake will face Filip Krajinovic in the Sony Ericssion Open 2010 match at Miami.

Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. His career highlights including reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open (2008) and U.S. Open (2005, 2006). On July 3, 2007, Blake’s autobiography Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life, which discussed his comeback after his unlucky 2004 season, was released and debuted at Number 22 on the New York Times Best Seller list. He co-wrote this book with Andrew Friedman.

Blake started his 2010 campaign at the Brisbane International in Australia. He came back from a set down to defeat 5th seed Sam Querrey 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. He then defeated Marc Gicquel 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) surviving three match points (down 5-6, 6-7, and 7-8 in the deciding set tiebreak) to make the quarter-finals where he lost to Gaël Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 4-6. He was also entered in the men’s double draw with Andy Roddick defeating fourth seeds Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares on the way to the semi finals before losing to eventual champions Jérémy Chardy and Marc Gicquel.

At the 2010 Australian Open Blake defeated French veteran Arnaud Clément 7-5, 7-5, 6-2 in the first round. He faced 4th seed Juan Martín del Potro in the second round, losing a classic in five grueling sets 4-6, 7-6(3), 7-5, 3-6, 8-10.

He then lost in the opening round at the 2010 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament against an in-form Marcos Baghdatis 4-6, 2-6.

In the first round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, Blake fell to top-seeded American counterpart Andy Roddick 3-6, 6-4, 6-7(3).

Blake started his 2010 campaign at the Brisbane International in Australia. He came back from a set down to defeat 5th seed Sam Querrey 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. He then defeated Marc Gicquel 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) surviving three match points (down 5-6, 6-7, and 7-8 in the deciding set tiebreak) to make the quarter-finals where he lost to Gaël Monfils 6-3, 3-6, 4-6. He was also entered in the men’s double draw with Andy Roddick defeating fourth seeds Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares on the way to the semi finals before losing to eventual champions Jérémy Chardy and Marc Gicquel.

At the 2010 Australian Open Blake defeated French veteran Arnaud Clément 7-5, 7-5, 6-2 in the first round. He faced 4th seed Juan Martín del Potro in the second round, losing a classic in five grueling sets 4-6, 7-6(3), 7-5, 3-6, 8-10.

Jon Wertheim: Solution to Ivanovic’s struggles, Blake vs. Shriver

Jon Wertheim: Solution to Ivanovic’s struggles, Blake vs. Shriver
Jon, so Ana Ivanovic loses 6-3, 6-4 in the first round to Shahar Peer. Seriously, I am baffled as to how this player could reach the Australian Open final and win the French Open title in 2008, and since winning the French has not made it beyond the fourth round in a major since. … What gives? Do you think there’s any way we, Ana’s fans, can get the WTA Tour to kick her off the tour? Harsh, I …

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HQ Roger Federer vs James Blake QF Australian Open 2008

Highlights from the match of Roger Federer vs James Blake in the Australian Open 2008

Clijsters, Del Potro, Blake pull out of French Open

Clijsters, Del Potro, Blake pull out of French Open
PARIS (AP) — Reigning U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters has pulled out of the French Open because of a left foot injury.

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Do you think Roger Federer has a reasonable chance at beating James Blake?

James Blake is playing the greatest tennis of his life right now. I just can’t see Roger Federer competing with him at that level.

Sony Ericsson Open 2008 – Blake Interview (01-04)

Interview with James Blake on Tuesday from Miami.