Joey Blake Explained

Joey Blake
Birth Date:14 July 1967
Birth Place:Coldwater, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in
Singlesrecord:2–2
Highestsinglesranking:No. 313 (March 23, 1987)
Doublesrecord:1–1
Highestdoublesranking:No. 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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Blake Serves Notice He's Ready for Tour . . 1 June 1987.
  2. News: USC's Kuhlman, Arkansas's Blake win college tennis titles . . February 9, 1986 . en.