LEGG MASON TENNIS CLASSIC: James Blake's Return To DC For The Classic Announced
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
James Blake, USA |
The former Harvard star was the top-ranked American in 2006, reaching a career-high of No. 4 in the world, but has been plagued by injuries in recent years. Blake’s tennis career has seen many setbacks, including scoliosis, fractured vertebrae, and the loss of his father to cancer. Despite these challenges, Blake has excelled both on the court and off, becoming a role model for young players. His book, “Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life” documents both the challenges and successes of his career. For his efforts in the community, his fellow players recognized him with the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award in 2008.
Blake’s addition to the 2011 Legg Mason Tennis Classic further strengthens an already competitive field. Several of the game's marquee players (as previously announced), including world No. 10 Mardy Fish, No. 11 Andy Roddick, No. 15 Viktor Troicki of Serbia, Sam Querrey and John Isner, 2010 runner-up Marcos Baghdatis (Cyprus), former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and Canada's rising star Milos Raonic - have committed to play in the 2011 Legg Mason Tennis Classic presented by GEICO.
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