PLAYER PROFILE
Blake Ellis
- Age20
- Born 6 January 1999
- Birth PlaceBrisbane, QLD, Australia
- LivesBrisbane, QLD, Australia
- Height191 cm
- PlaysRight-handed
- CoachWayne Arthurs
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
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.
AO Playoff: Duckworth recovers to see off Ellis
10 December, 2018
Trailing 5-2 in the third set, James Duckworth reeled off seven straight games to completely turn his match against Blake Ellis on its head. He's through to the Australian…
Read moreTrailing 5-2 in the third set, James Duckworth reeled off seven straight games to completely turn his match against Blake Ellis on its head. He's through to the Australian…
Ellis relishing Brisbane return
1 October, 2018
As the Australian Pro Tour arrives in Brisbane, Blake Ellis joins seeded Queenslanders Ben Mitchell, Thomas Fancutt and Michael Look in the hunt for a title on home soil.
Read moreAs the Australian Pro Tour arrives in Brisbane, Blake Ellis joins seeded Queenslanders Ben Mitchell, Thomas Fancutt and Michael Look in the hunt for a title on home soil.
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