Background
Blake was born in Yonkers, New York to Thomas Senior (who is African-American) and Betty (who is English).
Blake was born in Yonkers, New York to Thomas Senior (who is African-American) and Betty (who is English).
Blake grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and attended Fairfield Warde High School.
A graduate of Harvard University, he became a professional tennis player in 1996. He has played on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour, appearing in such tournaments as the United States. Men"s Clay Court Championships and Legg Mason Tennis Classic, both in 2003. He currently resides in Tampa, Florida.
Despite being close to the top 200 three years in succession, Blake retired from professional singles tennis in October 2005.
He is still playing occasionally in doubles on the professional tour. He has only entered one tournament in 2007, losing in the 1st round of an F10 Futures tournament in Orange Park, Florida.
In June 2008 Thomas Blake was announced as head coach of the Washington Kastles.