Top 10 African-American Tennis Players of All Time

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Althea Gibson on the right - the first ever African - American Grand Slam champion
Althea Gibson on the right - the first ever African - American Grand Slam champion

#6 James Blake

James Blake
James Blake

Known for his powerful and flat forehands and also his majestic single-handed backhand, James Blake established himself as a force to reckon with in the ATP Circuit during the 2000s.

No man has won 2 Hopman Cups representing the United States of America barring James Blake. Blake was also a key driving force behind the USA winning the Davis Cup in 2007.

Injuries contributed to his ranking to plummet in the first half of 2005. Later, Blake was issued a wildcard to compete in the US Open where he remarkably beat Rafael Nadal along his way to the quarter-finals. His quarter-final with fellow American Andre Agassi will be remembered as one of the greatest ever matches played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. After leading by 2 sets and a break in the 5th set, Blake lost to Agassi in a 5th set tie-break.

Blake attained a career-high of World Number 4 in 2006 and made the final of the ATP Finals that year losing to Roger Federer.

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