Memorabilia
James Blake Autographed Tennis Racquet
- Item Number
- 115
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 150 USD to Live Event Bidder
- Number of Bids
- 6 - Bid History
Item Description
This autographed racket marks a life dedicated to creating an unmatched legacy on and off the court. It embodies everything a legend is and inspires others to make their own mark in the world. Becoming one of the best athletes of all time doesn’t happen by accident.
James Riley Blake is an American retired professional tennis player. Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. During his career, Blake had amassed 24 singles finals appearances, while his career-high singles ranking was World No. 4. He first gained the attention of tennis fans worldwide after nearly beating Lleyton Hewitt at the 2001 U.S. Open. That same year, he saw his first Davis Cup action against India and became the third African-American man to play the Davis Cup for the United States. Blake won the 2002 USTA Waikola Challenger in Hawaii. He has also twice won the Hopman Cup His career highlights included reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics, and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and US Open, as well as being the former American No. 1. His two titles for the United States at the Hopman Cup are an event record. Blake was a key performer for the United States 2007 Davis Cup championship team, going 2–0 in the championship tie vs. Russia at second singles.
Item Special Note
Racket includes Certificate of Authenticity and is pulled from player's private inventory.
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