PLAYER PROFILE
Blake Mott
- Age28
- Born21 April 1996
- LivesThirroul, New South Wales
- PlaysRight-handed
“I’m feeling really good now and it’s great to have the wrist back to one hundred per cent.”
— Blake Mott, 4 Feb 2020
» Mott opens Launceston account
On court
- Started to play tennis aged six
- Claimed the Optus Spring Nationals junior title in Perth in 2009
- Represented Australia at the World Junior Tennis Competition in 2010
- Secured his maiden ITF title at the New Zealand 18 & Under Indoor Championships in 2010
- Reached the final of ITF Futures Pro Circuit doubles events in the Czech Republic and Sweden in 2011
- Member of the 2012 Australian Junior Davis Cup team
- Goal is to be world’s No.1 and represent Australia in Davis Cup
- Feels his game most closely resembles that of David Nalbandian
- One match he most wishes he could reply would be the first round of the Australian Open 2014 junior singles; Mott retired deep in the third set of his match against Stefan Kozlov
- Dream tennis scenario would be to beat a top 10 player at Rod Laver Arena
- Ultimate professional goal is to compete to his best ability and show commitment.
Off court
- Favourite food is Chinese
- Favourite song is ‘The Gambler’ by Kenny Rogers
- Would have pursued a career in car racing if not a tennis player.
Year-end singles ranking history
2023 | 412 |
2022 | 1085 |
2021 | 837 |
2020 | 465 |
2019 | 515 |
2018 | – |
2017 | 281 |
2016 | 287 |
2015 | 686 |
2014 | 570 |
2013 | 644 |
2012 | 1551 |
2011 | 1306 |
Titles/Finals
Titles
2019 Cairns ITF, Darwin ITF
2016 Launceston Challenger
Finals
2017 Burnie Challenger, Canberra F2 ITF
2016 Port Pirie F1 ITF, Toowoomba F7 ITF, Cairns F8 ITF
2014 Melbourne F4 ITF, Canada F8 ITF
Blake Mott in the news
Ranking Movers: Thompson approaches 22-year Australian high
19 November, 2024
Jordan Thompson has climbed two spots to world No.3 in doubles while Destanee Aiava has been rewarded for her Brisbane title sweep.
Read moreJordan Thompson has climbed two spots to world No.3 in doubles while Destanee Aiava has been rewarded for her Brisbane title sweep.
Aussie weekly wrap: Cruz Hewitt collects second consecutive ITF junior singles title
19 August, 2024
With strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Read moreWith strong performances on the ITF world junior tour, the 15-year-old Cruz Hewitt is proving one to watch.
Aussie weekly wrap: Ebden/Peers clinch gold in Paris, Thompson hits career-high mark
5 August, 2024
Matt Ebden and John Peers have emulated what Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde achieved in Atlanta 28 years ago, while Jordan Thompson has cracked the top 30
Read moreMatt Ebden and John Peers have emulated what Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde achieved in Atlanta 28 years ago, while Jordan Thompson has cracked the top 30
Aussie weekly wrap: McCabe wins first pro title
22 July, 2024
James McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.
Read moreJames McCabe did not drop a set en route to his first ITF Futures title, one of several great results for Australian players around the globe last week.