PLAYER PROFILE
Blake Ellis
- Age26
- 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
- Cracked the world’s top 350 in January 2019; peaked at No.348 in February 2019
- Reached two ITF Futures semifinals in 2022 (Cairns, Tauranga), his best tournament results since 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
| 2023 | 360 |
| 2022 | 794 |
| 2021 | 865 |
| 2020 | 961 |
| 2019 | 863 |
| 2018 | 461 |
| 2017 | 675 |
| 2016 | 1542 |
| 2015 | 1460 |
Blake Ellis in the news
Aussie Weekly Wrap: Australia’s newest stars shine in Canberra
24 March, 2025
Renee Alame, Rianna Alame and Ava Beck walked away from the ITF J100 tournament in Canberra as champions this week, headlining a strong week for the Aussies around the world.
Read moreRenee Alame, Rianna Alame and Ava Beck walked away from the ITF J100 tournament in Canberra as champions this week, headlining a strong week for the Aussies around the world.
Cabrera completes Pro Tour three-peat, Ellis excels in Swan Hill
24 March, 2025
Lizette Cabrera continued her Pro tour stranglehold with a third-straight title, while Blake Ellis claimed his first ITF crown since November 2024.
Read moreLizette Cabrera continued her Pro tour stranglehold with a third-straight title, while Blake Ellis claimed his first ITF crown since November 2024.
Aussie Weekly Wrap: Hon on a roll in 2025
17 March, 2025
Priscilla Hon's second title of 2025 leads a series of impressive results from Australians on tour this week.
Read morePriscilla Hon's second title of 2025 leads a series of impressive results from Australians on tour this week.
Ranking movers: Australian women surge into top 100
4 March, 2025
For the first time in more than five years, Australia has four women inside the top 100 – a number that doubled after a brilliant week for the green-and-gold on the WTA Tour.
Read moreFor the first time in more than five years, Australia has four women inside the top 100 – a number that doubled after a brilliant week for the green-and-gold on the WTA Tour.
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