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Blake set to host another charity event

Lindsay Berra, ESPN The Magazine

Here are six things you might not know bout James Blake's "Serving for a Cure" event in New York City on Dec. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

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NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: James Blake attends a charity event benefiting the Thomas Blake, Sr. Memorial Cancer Research Fund at Las Chicas Locas on August 28...

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Recognizing tennis's generous charities

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Court-speed conspiracy theory

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...handful of American hammers was still in the mix as of Thursday afternoon -- Andy Roddick, Sam Querrey, James Blake and John Isner. Emmanuel Dunand/Getty Images Considering his massive game, Andy Roddick would certainly benefit...

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Roddick, U.S. eliminate Switzerland

Associated Press

Andy Roddick swept past Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka to give the U.S. an opening round victory in the best-of-five series with his second straight-set win in a row.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009

Expect U.S. squad to roll

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

With no Roger Federer, render the first round of the Davis Cup a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. team in Birmingham, Ala.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009

Bollettieri had a hand in grooming 10 players who hit No. 1

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nick Bollettieri may not be privy to the latest and greatest technology, but he put together an ecosystem of the world's most celebrated tennis players by simply assimilating players' needs and stern communication.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2008

Blake, Fish will put friendship on hiatus

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

...it's golf, bowling, laser tag, go-karts or paintball. "Mardy takes it easy on James in golf," said Thomas Blake, James' brother, explaining that Fish is close to a scratch golfer and Blake is...

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Despite win, Ivanovic notably struggling to regain form

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

From Ana Ivanovic's difficult first-round encounter to another breakdown from Marat Safin, Ravi Ubha looks at the top five events from Tuesday's action at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008

Federer snaps gold drought, joins Wawrinka in doubles triumph

Associated Press

Novak Djokovic has claimed the bronze medal in singles tennis for Serbia by defeating James Blake of the United States 6-3, 7-6 (4) Saturday.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2008

Blake cruises into semis of Indianapolis Championships

Associated Press

James Blake beat unseeded Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan 6-2, 6-0 in the quarters of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships on Friday.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2008

Sour day for Ginepri, American contingent at Wimbledon

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Going home WIMBLEDON, England -- Like most players, Robby Ginepri says he doesn't like to peek at his draw ahead of time, but his famous coach, Jose H...

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2008 Wimbledon seeds

ESPN.com news services

Roger Federer and Ana Ivanovic are the top seeds at Wimbledon. Federer will be attempting to win his sixth straight title at the All England Club, while Ivanovic is looking for back-to-back majors after winning her first Slam at the French Open.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008

All signs thus far pointing to a Nadal four-peat

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

Star Watch PARIS -- One week down at the French Open and it's time for the five-star ratings to come out for each of the top five seeds in the respe...

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Americans making noise on and off the court

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

The first round of the French Open -- finally complete after four days of raindrops -- had no shortage of story lines. While the flourishing American men dressed for success, Ashley Harkleroad has decided to bare it all.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008