PLAYER PROFILE

Blake Ellis

  • Age26
  • Born 6 January 1999
  • Birth PlaceBrisbane, QLD, Australia
  • LivesBrisbane, QLD, Australia
  • Height191 cm
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • CoachWayne Arthurs
FOLLOW
“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
Lizette Cabrera (L) and Jason Kubler have thrived on the Australian Pro Tour in early 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.
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Aussie Weekly Wrap: Australia’s newest stars shine in Canberra
Rhiannon
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.
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Cabrera completes Pro Tour three-peat, Ellis excels in Swan Hill
Lizette Cabrera and Blake Ellis (Tennis Australia)
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.
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Aussie Weekly Wrap: Hon on a roll in 2025
Priscilla Hon (Getty Images)
17 March, 2025

Priscilla Hon's second title of 2025 leads a series of impressive results from Australians on tour this week.
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