James Blake Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

James: I don't have any specific advice for any other players how to beat Nadal. People have been saying how big I was hitting the ball, but when you think about it, you really have to go for your shots.

James: I'm never going to win a match against him playing really conservative. (Regarding his playing style against Rafael Nadal)

Trivia

At the 2006 U.S. Open, James was eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Roger Federer.

At the 2006 RCA Championships, James was the first seed. He then defeated Andy Roddick to win this tournament.

James has modeled for IMG Models since 2002.

To date, James has won 5 career doubles titles and 8 career singles titles.

He suffered from scoliosis as a teenager.

At the 2006 Pacific Life Open, James played in his first ATP Masters Series final, where he lost to Roger Federer.

So far, James has won three titles in the 2006 tennis season (Sydney, the Tennis Channel Open, and the RCA Championship).

James has played on the U.S. Davis Cup team since 2001.

At the 2005 U.S. Open, James eliminated 2nd seed Rafael Nadal before being eliminated in the Quarterfinals by Andre Agassi.

James started playing tennis when he was 5 years old.

James is a professional tennis player.