Most Improved Black Player of 2005.
James Blake. Coming back from a parent's death and a series of freak injuries and illnesses which brought his ranking down as far as #210 in the world in April 2005 to win two titles in (New Haven, Stockholm) and end the year at #23, the first time he's finished in the Top 25. He had a thrilling run at this year's U.S. Open, losing to eventual finalist Andre Agassi an amazing late-night 5-set match after taking out World #2 Rafael Nadal early in the tournament. 2006 should bring great things for James Blake!
Black Player to Watch in 2006.
Donald Young. The 16-year-old leftie phenom won the 2005 Australian Open Junior title and ended the year as the 2005 ITF Junior World champion, accomplishing both feats at a record young age.
Most Successful Black Player of 2005.
Venus Williams. The older Williams sister earned her 5th major title (and 3rd Wimbledon) by defeating Lindsay Davenport in the longest women's championship match ever (4-6, 7-6(4), 9-7 in the third set!) and one of the best matches of the year on the WTA Tour.Latest News.
African American leftie Donald Young became the youngest ITF World Junior Champion at age 16 years, 5 months by clinching a quarterfinal berth of the Orange Bowl International. Other Amercican World #1 Junior Champions have been Andy Roddick (2000) and Brian Dunn (1992).
James Blake re-signs with Prince to use their racquets.
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