James Blake

ABOUT JAMES BLAKE

Well-known tennis star who as of July 2012 was ranked World No. 4 for singles.

He and his brother Thomas began playing tennis at age 5.

He was inspired to become a professional tennis player after hearing his role model, Arthur Ashe , speak to the Harlem Junior Tennis program.

His brother, Thomas Blake, is also a fellow professional tennis player.

He is good friends with high school classmate and musician, John Mayer .