At a recent tennis event, I asked John McEnroe to discuss the struggles of James Blake who has recently dropped out of the top 50 in the ATP rankings.
“I think it’s amazing he got to #4 in the world,” says McEnroe. “His speed was one of the greatest I’ve ever seen. So that was a [...]
“Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” — Shakespeare.
“There is no great genius without some touch of madness.” — Seneca.
No tennis player ever awed us with his beautiful talents quite like Marcelo Rios. Even his name flowed smoothly, like that of some [...]
Status: Currently ranked #81 in ATP rankings. Has won four ATP singles titles. Won 2006 Hopman Cup in Perth Australia for America with partner Lisa Raymond.
Ht: 6-1 1/2 Wt: 200
DOB: Aprill 24, 1981 In: Newport Beach, CA
First Tennis Memory: “In tears after losing my first set in the final of a tournament. I was ten. [...]
Status: Former world #4 in ATP rankings. Member of 2007 U.S. Davis Cup-winning team.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 170
DOB: December 28, 1979 In: Yonkers, NY
Childhood Heroes: “Michael Jordan impressed me with how he got ready for every game. And he had to show everyone he was the best every time he stepped on that court. In tennis [...]
John McEnroe Analyzes James Blake's Career | ![McEnroeRios[1]](http://thebiofile.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/265_190.jpg )
Rios meets John McEnroe. | 
Biofile with Taylor Dent | 
James Blake at the Davis Cup final draw in Portland, Oregon in December 2007. | 
