PLAYER PROFILE
Blake Ellis
- Age21
- Born 6 January 1999
- Birth PlaceBrisbane, QLD, Australia
- LivesBrisbane, QLD, Australia
- Height191 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachWayne Arthurs
“It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of and it was a really good experience.”
— Blake Ellis, 28 Jan 2019
» Ellis advances in Launceston
On court
- Enjoyed an impressive junior career, winning the Australian Open 2016 boys’ doubles title (with Alex De Minaur) and reaching the quarterfinals of the boys’ singles at Roland Garros in 2017
- Represented Australia in Junior Davis Cup in 2015
- Was a hitting partner and reserve player at Hopman Cup 2018, hitting with Roger Federer, Alexander Zverev and David Goffin
- Advanced to the semifinals of the Kyoto Challenger as a qualifier in February 2018
- Most admired player is Roger Federer
- Aim is to crack the world’s top 100
Off court
- watches TV to relax in his down time
Year-end singles ranking history
| 2018 | 461 |
| 2017 | 675 |
| 2016 | 1542 |
| 2015 | 1460 |
Blake Ellis in the news
Ellis advances in Launceston
28 January, 2019
Fresh from his third-round Australian Open doubles experience, Queenslander Blake Ellis posts his first singles win for 2019 but now faces top seed in Launceston.
Read moreFresh from his third-round Australian Open doubles experience, Queenslander Blake Ellis posts his first singles win for 2019 but now faces top seed in Launceston.
Peers, Kontinen into Australian Open doubles quarters
20 January, 2019
Aussie John Peers and Finland's Henri Kontinen on Sunday advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals, while Alexei Popyrin & Blake Ellis won through to the…
Read moreAussie John Peers and Finland's Henri Kontinen on Sunday advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals, while Alexei Popyrin & Blake Ellis won through to the…
Kokkinakis wins in AO qualifying opener
8 January, 2019
Thanasi Kokkinakis moves to within two wins of the Australian Open main draw after seeing off Mohamed Safwat in straight sets on Tuesday.
Read moreThanasi Kokkinakis moves to within two wins of the Australian Open main draw after seeing off Mohamed Safwat in straight sets on Tuesday.
Kokkinakis, Rodionova lead Aussie charge in AO qualifying
7 January, 2019
Ten men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
Read moreTen men and 12 women will represent Australia in the Australian Open 2019 qualifying events, which kick off at Melbourne Park on Tuesday 8 January.
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