
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
Cabrera, Kubler emerge as early Pro Tour frontrunners in 2025

28 March, 2025
Lizette Cabrera and Jason Kubler take early charge in the 2025 Australian Pro Tour points standings, exemplifying strong starts to their 2025 campaigns.
Read moreLizette Cabrera and Jason Kubler take early charge in the 2025 Australian Pro Tour points standings, exemplifying strong starts to their 2025 campaigns.
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.