Joey Blake

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Joey Blake
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Born (1967-07-14) July 14, 1967 (age 55)
Coldwater, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Singles
Career record2–2
Highest rankingNo. 313 (March 23, 1987)
Doubles
Career record1–1
Highest rankingNo. 422 (July 13, 1987)

Joey Blake (born July 14, 1967) is an American former professional tennis player.

Blake, born in Michigan, was the 1985 US Open junior doubles champion (with Darren Yates) and finished runner-up to Tim Trigueiro in the singles event. He was ranked as high as four in the world for juniors by the ITF. [1]

Attending the University of Arkansas, Blake made an immediate impact in collegiate tennis, winning the 1986 National Indoor Intercollegiate Tennis Championship. He turned professional following his sophomore season. [2]

Blake competed in professional tournaments during the late 1980s with limited success. He had a win over former world number 12 Steve Denton at the 1986 Livingston Open and beat Glenn Michibata at the 1986 Canadian Open.

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References

  1. "Blake Serves Notice He's Ready for Tour". The Oklahoman . 1 June 1987.
  2. "USC's Kuhlman, Arkansas's Blake win college tennis titles". United Press International . February 9, 1986.