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Joey Blake

Joey Blake

American tennis player

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

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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.

References

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