PLAYER PROFILE
Blake Ellis
- Age25
- 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
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.
Pro Tour: Aiava and Ellis stand tall in Brisbane
18 November, 2024
Destanee Aiava and Blake Ellis were crowned champions of the Brisbane QTC Tennis International over the weekend.
Read moreDestanee Aiava and Blake Ellis were crowned champions of the Brisbane QTC Tennis International over the weekend.
Pro Tour: Kubler to make long-awaited return in Brisbane
12 November, 2024
Jason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Read moreJason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
Rankings movers: De Minaur climbs into ATP Finals contention
5 November, 2024
Alex de Minaur’s run to the Paris Masters quarterfinals has lifted him into the driver’s seat to qualify for the season-ending championships.
Read moreAlex de Minaur’s run to the Paris Masters quarterfinals has lifted him into the driver’s seat to qualify for the season-ending championships.
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