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Former 10-time ATP Tour Champion James Blake Reveals Why Pickleball 'Was Never About Money'
03 Feb 2026 18:06 GMT
With his tennis career behind him, Blake said pickleball offered a fresh challenge. “I wasn’t improving in tennis anymore, so the chance to get better at another racquet sport, to understand the nuances and enjoy the process, really appealed to me,” he …
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What Nike's deal with pickleball phenom Anna Leigh Waters says about tennis fashion
14 Jan 2026 03:08 GMT
… five tennis players Eugenie Bouchard, who now plays pickleball, and James Blake.
A … represented 12 of the current ATP top 20 and all of … few years. Of the current ATP top 20, only three now … clothing, its parallels with tennis fashion will broaden its appeal …
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Nitto ATP Finals: ‘It’s time for the men to step up’ – Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton seek inspiration from US women
12 Nov 2025 10:55 GMT
… year for American women’s tennis.
Two singles grand slam champions … week’s season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in Turin – stand ready … major champion Andy Roddick and James Blake made up the eight-man … , backed up by a maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto …
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ATP Finals preview: Who's in and what to watch
07 Nov 2025 23:07 GMT
… line.
While most professional tennis players have started their blink … 38, officially qualified for the ATP Finals last month, following a … title since Andy Roddick and James Blake did so in 2006. And … his third appearance at the ATP Finals, Fritz reached the …
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Comedian Hannah Berner, Tennis Star James Blake complete lineup for Hall of Fame Celebrity Pro Classic
06 Aug 2025 06:04 GMT
… and former world No. 4 James Blake will join the lineup for … by Fidelity Investments, the International Tennis Hall of Fame announced Tuesday … Fame Fest fan village with tennis-themed activities and a … the world and won 10 ATP singles titles during his …
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Ben Shelton's ATP finals debut: American star secures Turin spot in thrilling 2025 breakthrough
31 Oct 2025 00:59 GMT
… spot in the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals, marking a milestone … old, he claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title, becoming … Trophy since 2006. That year, James Blake and Andy Roddick represented America … in American men's tennis. Shelton, a former college …
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Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton Reignite American Dreams After 19-Year ATP Finals Drought
07 Oct 2025 08:21 GMT
… Open era, American men’s tennis has moved like a relay … Finals absence.
Recently on the Tennis Channel, Steve Weissman sat down … ATP Finals for the first time since 2006, when it was James Blake … building within American men’s tennis: “Like the American men …
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James Blake says future of tennis is in good hands
07 May 2025 16:49 GMT
LOS ANGELES :James Blake believes men's tennis is poised for another …
Blake, who retired from the ATP Tour in 2013 after a … make his return to competitive tennis this summer when the … leave from being a pro tennis player, your competitive spirit doesn …
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ITHF Induction highlights: Tennis Wave at Bowen’s Wharf was awesome!
27 Aug 2025 02:24 GMT
… cameo during the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction ( … Cup team that included James Blake and the Bryan brothers … pivoting from the ATP decision to scrap their ATP 250 tournament. … tournament—that engaged the tennis populace. What transpired was …
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2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Induction: Maria Sharapova and Bryan Brothers talked about the sacrifices made for their careers
23 Aug 2025 17:54 GMT
… have elevated the game of tennis, including the three illustrious … Gold, all ATP Masters 1000 titles, the ATP World Tour Finals … to them,” gushed McEnroe. Tennis fans were treated to a … Cup teammates, Andy Roddick and James Blake, in the afternoon Celebrity …