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James Blake, as soon as a top-five participant on the earth, introduced on Monday he plans to retire after the 2013 U.S. Open, in line with ESPN.
A graduate of Harvard, Blake turned professional in 1999 and 7 years later had climbed to a career-high No. 4 on the earth rankings. Blake has slipped to No. 100 this season.
“No actual shock right here,” the 33-year-old informed ESPN throughout a gap day information convention in Flushing Meadows. “That is my final event. I all the time wished to finish my profession on the U.S. Open.”
Over his profession, Blake reached three Grand Slam quarterfinals, together with two in New York, the place he misplaced to Andre Agassi in 2005 and to Roger Federer a yr later. He referenced his five-set loss in opposition to Agassi as each a spotlight and lowlight of his time on tour.
“Regardless of the tears, I am really actually glad about this,” Blake informed ESPN, noting that he seems to be ahead to spending extra time together with his spouse and their 1-year-old daughter.
When requested what his future plans may embody, Blake informed ESPN he want to function captain of the U.S. Davis Cup workforce and work as a tv commentator.
Blake’s announcement comes a yr after his good friend and former U.S. Davis Cup teammate Andy Roddick introduced his retirement following the identical occasion.
Blake faces Ivo Karlovic in his first-round match.
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