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The bond between a player and a coach doesn't last forever. But will a new voice help the likes of James Blake and Victoria Azarenka in 2010?

Lost in the shuffle of the grinding tennis season is the ambitious charity work from a bevy of players. Here's a sampling of those who give back.

No. 24 James Blake, struggling to regain the form that kept him in the top 10 for much of a three-season stretch from 2006-08, said he and lifelong coach Brian Barker mutually decided that Barker would stop traveling with him after the U.S. Open.

After hitting the proverbial wall last year, a meticulously planned offseason, a fresh outlook and inspiration from President-elect Barack Obama have James Blake ready for the Australian Open.

Think Mardy Fish's ears are ringing? A week after he attempts to answer the bell for the U.S. Davis Cup team versus Spain, Fish will be encircled by wedding bells at his upcoming nuptials.

Who said the future of American tennis is somber? Donald Young had moments of brilliance, while Sam Querrey broke Tomas Berdych's serve and then his spirit at the U.S. Open.

On the court, James Blake may have hit his ceiling, while Roger Federer is embarking on unparalleled greatness. Off the court, though, they're stride-for-stride when it comes to grace and respect.

Somewhere over the rainbow, the first major of the year is about to begin. While the wizard, Roger Federer, has swept away the field, others such as James Blake are on a quest down the Yellow Brick Road.

His season was somewhat disappointing and his Davis Cup record has been well documented. But James Blake put all that behind him and put the United States one win from the Davis Cup title.

At 11-8, James Blake's singles record in Davis Cup play leaves something to be desired. The fact that he's won only one "live" road match is cause for even greater concern, writes Bonnie D. Ford.

The fifth set alone between James Blake and Fabrice Santoro was worth the price of admission. Bonnie D. Ford writes how Blake -- finally -- broke into the win column in a five-set match.