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James Blake is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Authors, Black Heritage, Motivational, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching, Sports Motivation, Tennis

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James Blake Biography

James Blake is a former professional tennis player known for his powerful forehand, speed, and remarkable comeback story. Blake turned professional in 1999 after a standout college career at Harvard University, where he was the top-ranked collegiate player in the United States. He achieved significant success on the ATP Tour, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in 2006. He won ten singles titles and was known for his tenacity and sportsmanship, making deep runs in several Grand Slam tournaments, including quarterfinal appearances at the US Open in 2005 and 2006.

Blake's career is marked by his inspiring return to the sport after a series of setbacks in 2004, including a severe neck injury, the loss of his father, and a bout with shingles that temporarily paralyzed part of his face. His resilience and determination during this challenging period earned him widespread admiration and the ATP Comeback Player of the Year award in 2005. In 2007, he published a book, "Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life," which hit No. 15 on the New York Times bestseller list. Later, in 2017, he published his second book, "Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together" precipitated by an incident in 2015 where he was wrongfully profiled, assaulted, and arrested by a plainclothes officer in New York.

Blake was a vital member of the United States Davis Cup team, helping lead the squad to victory in 2007, and he represented the United States in tennis at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Blake had a notable run in the Games, reaching the semifinals, ultimately finishing fourth after losing the bronze medal match to Serbia's Novak Djokovic. The same year, he was awarded the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year award. Known for his engaging personality and articulate nature, Blake transitioned smoothly into a career in broadcasting following his retirement from professional tennis in 2013. His insightful commentary for major networks like ESPN and Tennis Channel, informed by his extensive on-court experience, has earned him respect within the tennis community.

Blake has also ventured into entrepreneurship, particularly in the burgeoning sport of pickleball. Recognizing the sport's growing popularity, he co-founded the Major League Pickleball in 2021. By leveraging his experience and passion for tennis, Blake aims to elevate pickleball's profile and create new opportunities for players and fans alike.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.

James Blake Videos

Interview: Tennis Pro James Blake - YouTube
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James Blake Books

Ways of Grace: Stories of Activism, Adversity, and How Sports Can Bring Us Together
Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life

FAQs on booking James Blake

How do I book James Blake to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Blake for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Blake, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Blake or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for James Blake

Speaking fees for James Blake, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Blake are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Blake, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does James Blake speak about?

James Blake is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Authors, Black Heritage, Motivational, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Sports Coaching, Sports Motivation, Tennis.
Where does James Blake travel from?

James Blake generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is James Blake’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like James Blake for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Blake for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Blake or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

James Blake is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book James Blake for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. James Blake generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Dwyane Wade, Simone Biles, John Register and Anthony Robles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Blake for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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