
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
Ranking Movers: Birrell headlines a series of career-best weeks

4 February, 2025
Kimberly Birrell has eclipsed her career-high ranking once again, joining several Australians who have accomplished the same feat this week.
Read moreKimberly Birrell has eclipsed her career-high ranking once again, joining several Australians who have accomplished the same feat this week.
Aiava, Birrell punch their tickets to AO main draw
![Aussies-Aiava-Birrell-qualify-for-AO-2025 Destanee Aiava (L) and Kimberly Birrell won their final-round qualifying matches at Australian Open 2025. [photo: Tennis Australia]](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Aussies-Aiava-Birrell-qualify-for-AO-2025-700x450.jpg)
9 January, 2025
Destanee Aiava and Kimberly Birrell took the long road to the main draw of their home major on Thursday, but a trio of compatriots fell short at the final qualifying hurdle.
Read moreDestanee Aiava and Kimberly Birrell took the long road to the main draw of their home major on Thursday, but a trio of compatriots fell short at the final qualifying hurdle.
Australian quintet one win from Australian Open qualification
![Maddison-Inglis_Australian-Open-2025-qualifying Maddison Inglis is into the final round of qualifying at Australian Open 2025. [Photo: Luke Hemer/Tennis Australia]](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Maddison-Inglis_Australian-Open-2025-qualifying-700x450.jpg)
8 January, 2025
Kimberly Birrell, Maddison Inglis, Destanee Aiava, Elena Micic and Blake Ellis won second-round AO 2025 qualifying matches on Wednesday, putting them just one win away…
Read moreKimberly Birrell, Maddison Inglis, Destanee Aiava, Elena Micic and Blake Ellis won second-round AO 2025 qualifying matches on Wednesday, putting them just one win away…
Hewitt receives wildcard to join Birrell, Tomic in AO qualifying

18 December, 2024
Cruz Hewitt will make his Australian Open qualifying debut joining the likes of Kimberly Birrell and Bernard Tomic among a strong home cohort on entry lists.
Read moreCruz Hewitt will make his Australian Open qualifying debut joining the likes of Kimberly Birrell and Bernard Tomic among a strong home cohort on entry lists.