Hi everyone,

I am doing a training block at the moment at the Melbourne Park National High Performance Academy until the first week in August then heading overseas for the hard court season in preparation for the US Open Qualifying event.

Schedule:

7 August 2017 
Nordic Naturals Challenger Aptos, CA, U.S.A.

14 August 2017
Odlum Brown Vanopen Vancouver, Canada

US Open Qualifying New York, NY, U.S.A. 2017.08.21 – 2017.09.27

http://www.usopen.org/index.html

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

28/06/2017 -

I went down today in my 2nd Round qualifying match at Wimbledon Q,  5-7 4-6 to Alexander Bublik. So grateful to be here, what an experience! Alexander was too good on the day, congrats to him and best of luck with qualifying.

Cheers Blake

Sunday 25 June 2017 –

Wimbledon draw for Qualifying is done!

I will place the link to lives cores and the draw when it becomes available.  I play Monday – Court 4 – Second match on after 11am UK time (Aus time 10.30pm approximately)

Here is the draw: http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=QS

Order of Play: I’m on Court 4, 2nd match on after 11:00am start

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/schedule/index.html

Livescores link: http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/scores/stats/11139ms.html

Here is the main Wimbledon website:  http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/draws/index.html?event=QS

Cheers Blake

Schedule:

Mestre CHALLENGER 22/05/2017
Surbiton CHALLENGER  5/06/2017
Stuttgart QUALIFYING ATP  250 Mercedes Cup

Hi,

I didn’t play as well as I should have in Karlskrona, Sweden in my quarter final event, moving on I am now in Bastad, Sweden playing the last of my 2 Futures events here. I play today 16th May. Here is the draw http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/349/mds.pdf

It’s beautiful here in Bastad and after this tournament I am playing the Challenger Event in Mestre, Italy. I am in the Main Draw there. Here is the draw http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/7021/mds.pdf

I will then be playing my first ever ATP 250 in Stuttgart the 250 Mercedes Cup. Then on the 26th June I will be playing the Wimbledon Qualifying Event.

Hi everyone,

I flew out last Tuesday to Italy, and will be spending 5 weeks over here in Italy, then Sweden.

I am in Santa Margherita di Pula CA, Italy at the moment for 1 Future event. I play today 2nd match on, draw is below.

Italy F11 Future Main Draw Link http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/264/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/264/op.pdf

ITF scores only this week. Here is the link: http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx?tid=M-FU-ITA-11A-2017

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am back home and training at Melbourne Park before heading overseas on the 28th April, to France and then the USA.

Looking back on the month of March I had some great results and went deep into some tournaments.

My new ranking is at 254 ATP

Keio Challenger, I made the Semi Finals and got beaten by 134 ranked Yuichi Sugita who played too well on the day.

I went deep in the Canberra Future event and lost the final to Marc. I am looking forward to the next few weeks and will keep you all posted on how I go.

Hi everyone,

I am now in Burnie, Tasmania for the Caterpillar Burnie International Challenger here. I am also playing doubles with Maverick Banes.

Here is the draw: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/5018/mds.pdf

Here is the link to livestream: http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

or you can watch it here on Epicentre TV : http://www.epicentre.tv/itf-tennis/

Here is the link to livescores: http://www.protennislive.com/LSHD/main.html?year=2017&wkno=99&eventid=&tour=1&lang=en&ref=http%3A//www.atpworldtour.com

Next tournament: Launceston International Challenger starting Monday 6 Feb 2017.

Cheers Blake

What a week! Turning up to play the Australian Open 2017 Qualifying Event after being given a wildcard  from Tennis Australia was a dream come true in itself. I had worked so hard in the lead up to prepare my body and fitness should  I receive a wildcard. I have had my best year to date and could only pray that I received one. After getting through the first round against an opponent I lost to 2 years ago was a major achievement and a step in the right direction, that felt really good and I knew I could take it to these guys at this level.

It’s amazing stuff, to be playing in my first grand slam in my home country where I grew up playing tennis, watching on TV all those years – this is truly special.

My heartfelt thanks goes to Peter Luczak who flew home cutting his Xmas short with family overseas to be here with me for my preparation … words cannot describe how much you do for me and I truly appreciate it. It worked! and I will be forever grateful.

The story goes….

“Mott beat Ireland’s James McGee 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 to score a place in the main draw and the financial security of a guaranteed $A50,000. For the world 284th-ranked Mott, he can’t wait to find out what life is like in a grand slam. “It’s amazing stuff,” Mott said on Saturday. “To be playing in my first grand slam in my home country where I grew up playing tennis, watching on TV all those years – this is truly special.”

Australian Open 2017: From building site to main draw – the Blake Mott story

http://www.theage.com.au/sport/australian-open/australian-open-2017-from-building-site-to-main-draw–the-blake-mott-story-20170114-gtrjlo.html

BIG CHANCE: Thirroul’s Blake Mott

Mott ready to fire on Aus Open debut

Local Sport>Mitch Cohen16 Jan 2017, 9:11 a.m.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4405095/mott-ready-to-fire-on-aus-open-debut/

To all my family and friends that flew down to Melbourne at spare of the moment thanks so much! I loved having you all here and truly appreciate it the support you gave me.

Cheers Blake

I won my first round match yesterday at the Aus Open Qualifying Event winning against Russian Alexander Kudryatsev 6-1 6-2. I play 2nd round Friday 13th Jan.

I play second match after 10am. Here below is the link to the livestream for the match, click on Court 7 : http://www.ausopen.com/mobile/en_AU/video/live.aotv.html

11/1/17

Hi everyone,

Below is my side of the draw for the Qualifying Event for the Aus Open 2017. Thank you Tennis  Australia for the Wildcard.

I’m last match on Court 8.

Go to AusOpen.com.au for live scores

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am in South Australia at the Happy Valley Challenger. I am in Main Draw and will be playing First Round tomorrow Tuesday 3 January against Daniel Brands from Germany.

I am also in the Double event with Alex Bolt.

Here is the main draw http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/7182/mds.pdf

Here is the Doubles main draw

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2017/7182/mdd.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am playing the Traralgon Challenger this week. I don’t play until tomorrow Tuesday the 25th October 2016.

Here is the draw: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/6865/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/6865/op.pdf

If there is a livestream link I will paste it here. Stand by

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

→Canberra Challenger 31 October 2016
→Wollongong ITF Futures Event 7 Nov 2016

Then back to Melbourne for a training block ready for the Aussie Summer of Tennis leading into the AO Grand Slam 2016.

Cheers Blake

Cairns ITF- Finalist!

This week I made it through to the Final of the Cairns ITF Futures event. I started really well in the Final, and then lost my way early on in the second set and will be first to admit that “I got complacent and looked too far ahead” before I knew it, I was 0-2 down. Chris played really strong and got the better of me and never gave in.

I take a lot of positives out of this week and the last week, and that is that my serve is improving after extensive work on that part of my game before I left for these two ITF events.

I now look forward to next week a Challenger event in Traralgon, Victoria, which is good for me, it is close to home and Peter Luczak my coach will be with me again at this event. Onto next week and a good start for me to the Australian Summer of Tennis. thanks for everyone for their support!

“O’Connell takes seesaw final in Cairns

Chris O’Connell has overcome a 0-6 start to take the Cairns Pro Tour title over Blake Mott.

Hi everyone,

My first tournament back since my return to Aus has been great, to which I made the Final. Unfortunately I lost to Jamere who played well and got the win 7-6 7-6.

“I thought I played pretty well when I was down but maybe could have been a bit more aggressive when I was up,” “I felt like I had a couple of really good opportunities but didn’t quite grab it by the horns. That’s the ebbs and flows of tennis. I understand that’s how it goes,” “You’ve just got to keep chipping away and bringing the same competitive attitude and giving it your all.”

“It’s my first tournament of this Aussie summer campaign, so for me it’s great to get some matches and it’s a good start.

Thanks to Hutchinson Builders who put on a fantastic event, thanks to all the lines people and ball boys and girls. What a great week! Thanks to everyone and especially Peter Luczak my coach and mate Marc Polmans.

Onto the next tournament starting Wednesday for me  at Cairns ITF F 8.

Here’s the link to the main draw when it becomes available:

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/3381/mds.pdf

There will be live streaming of the event here at Epicentre TV: http://www.epicentre.tv/itf-tennis/

ITF link to draw and Order of Play : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037784

Hi everyone,

Here is my schedule for October here in Aus! I am going to sit out Alice Springs and Brisbane ITF  Futures event to practice and work hard on some things I want to work on. Cheers Blake

AUSTRALIA F7 FUTURES – TOOWOOMBA - 3 October – 9 October 2016 – http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037783

AUSTRALIA F8 FUTURES – CAIRNS  - 10 October – 16 October 2016 – http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037784

Hi everyone,

I am in Shanghai, China playing the Challenger event here. I don’t play until tomorrow Wednesday 7th September 2016.

I lost a tough match last week, tried my best, but although I felt I pushed him hard, my serve let me down and lost the match in 3.

Surprise though, I get another chance tomorrow against the same guy.

I am in Main Draw, here is the draw: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/6313/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/6313/op.pdf

Cheers Blake

Shanghai University To Host Challenger Tour

Hi everyone,

After a quick visit back home, I have flown back out and am in Bangkok playing 3 or 4 Challenger events here in Asia.

The first is the Bangkok Challenger in Thailand

I play at 4pm roughly your time in Australia today, Monday 29 August 2016.

I am direct entry into the Main Draw.  Here is the draw : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7561/mds.pdf

Here is the order of play if you need it: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7561/op.pdf

I may not be on a livestream court but if it is here is the link: https://livestream.com/ATP

And doubles too : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7561/mdd.pdf

Cheers Blake

https://twitter.com/lewisandclarkcc?lang=en

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone is well. I missed the sign in for Winnipeg Challenger due to being still in the semi’s in Saskatoon and only got to play the doubles, which I lost but trained hard that week and then caught a flight to Godfrey on Friday.

I am now here in Godfrey playing a Future event.

I have joined back up with my coach Peter Luczak and player Marc Polmans. I will most likely be playing your Wednesday.

The main draw link is here: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037520

Order of Play : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037520

No dubs this week.

Cheers Blake

Hi,

I am now in Winnipeg Canada after losing my Semi Final to Philip Bester who went on to win the Saskatoon Final. Congrats Philip.

Saskatoon F5 Final

• Philip BESTER (CAN) [1]     6-4 4-6 6-4     Peter POLANSKY (CAN) [2]

Winnipeg

I am now in Winnipeg playing doubles as I missed out on the sign in for the Singles. Here is the draw :

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7542/mdd.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7542/op.pdf

Next Tournament:

My next tournament after Winnipeg is the ITF Godfrey IL, USA Future. I meet up again with my coach Peter Luczak and Marc Polmans for a few weeks of USA tournaments. I am no. 2 seed and look forward to a good week there.

Acceptance List and Link : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100037520

Cheers Blake

Winnipeg Winnipeg.ca, the official site for the City of Opportunity!

Hi everyone,

I am here in Saskatoon Canada.

I have made it through to the Quarter Finals after a fight back today 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 against Dennis Uspensky from USA who played a tough match.

https://twitter.com/search?q=blake%20mott&src=typd&lang=en

Main Draw link: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/2091/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/2091/op.pdf

Battle on tomorrow in the quarter finals.

Cheers Blake

Saskatoon Canada

Hi everyone,

I’m here safe and due to start here in Richmond, Canada on Monday or Tuesday 20th or 21st.

Here is the main draw : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/224/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/224/op.pdf

Live score link will be up soon.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I fly out of Melbourne Wednesday 15 June and my schedule at the moment looks like :

Canada F3 Futures Richmond – 20 June 2016

Canada F 4 – Kelowna – 27 June 2016 or USA F23 Futures – Wichita or USA F22 Futures – Pittsburgh

Canada Winnetka Challenger – 4 July 2016

Canada Winnipeg Challenger –  11 July 2016

USA F24 Futures – Godfrey IL – 18 July 2016

USA F25 Futures – Edwardsville IL – 25 July 2016

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

We are now in Tampa on the last tournament of my USA trip with Marc Polmans and our coach Peter Luczak.

I am in the main draw here : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/733/mds.pdf

Here is the order of play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/733/op.pdf

Here is the link to livescores: http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx?tid=M-FU-USA-16A-2016

Here is a link to a recent story on the ATP site with Peter and Marc. http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/luczak-out-of-retirement-into-tallahassee-doubles-final

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m now in Tallahassee USA for my next Challenger event here.

I didn’t take the opportunity when it arose in Savannah Challenger qualifying round and tightened up on the critical points. Instead of just relaxing and going for my shots.  I knew how much it meant and put so much pressure on myself.  Moving on.

Pete, Marc and myself have driven 4 hours from Savannah, Pete driving! we sign in to the Challenger Friday and play most likely Saturday or Sunday.

Here is the link to their website it’s pretty cool http://tallahasseechallenger.com/

Here is the link to the draw.

http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/5067/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

A huge thank you to Mark Philippoussis for putting in some great sessions with me this week here in San Diego #learning #prep

Hi everyone,

Change of plans, I am playing the Sarasota Open Qualifying event starting on April 9th, hoping to make it through to the main draw. Peter Luczak arrives next week with Marc Polmans and we all head to Florida together.

Hi,

Unfortunately I came down ill during my tournament in Calabasas USA and had to retire ill. I left Canada with a virus and tried to play but couldn’t.

I am now heading to San Diego on Sunday to meet up with Mark Philippoussis for a training week and catching up with Grant Doyle. I an really looking forward to this week and hitting with Mark.

After that I head to the Savannah Challenger in South Georgia

Tournament Level: ATP Challenger Tour $50,000 Event

Tournament Dates: April 16-24, 2016; Qualifying: April 16-18, 2016

Site: Franklin Creek Tennis Center at The Landings Club, 910 Franklin Creek Rd N, Savannah, GA 31411

Singles Main Draw: 28-player draw with four players coming from qualifying.

Here’s the link to the tournament for some info and next week I will put up all links to the draws, live stream etc.

http://savannahchallenger.com/overview

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am now in Calabasas, USA and starting the futures event here either Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd.

I have put the link to the main draw here: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/454/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/454/op.pdf

Live scores: http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx?tid=M-FU-USA-11A-2016

It’s partly cloudy

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Humidity: 48%

Wind: 13 km/

Cheers Blake

“You are not defined by what you do or by your results. Rather, you are defined by WHO you become and how you handled the journey….Good luck” Allistair McCaw

Hi everyone,

Carlos, Omar and myself drove to Drummondville yesterday and signed in to tournament.

Next Tournament is Drummondville Challenger

I have signed in and got a main draw position as an Alternate.

There will be livestream and livescores.

Here is the link to Main Draw : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7235/mds.pdf

Order of Play : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2016/7235/op.pdf

Here is the link to livestream : http://livestream.com/atp

or you can go to the Tournament website  at the Drummondville Tab for all the draws, livescores and livestream below also:

http://www.challengerbanquenationale.com/en/drummondville-2/tickets-activities-information/

Epicentre TV link for livestream : http://www.epicentre.tv/category/live-events/sports-live-events/tennis-sports-live-events/

Cheers Blake

This is a great article. A must read by Allistair McCaw

Letter to a young athlete

“Reality is, you are never going to realize your potential, if you can’t master this one thing”. Dear Athlete, Here’s something I’d like to share with you that I’d wish someone would have told me when I was growing up and playing sport. Fact is, like it or not, you’re not going to play well or the way you’d like to, every time you step out to compete. In fact, You won’t even win playing your best either sometimes. Here’s the reality: You will have more days that you ARE NOT going to be playing to how you’d like to. Part of the reason why athletes get so down on themselves is due to their expectations and the fact that they want to play ‘their way’ every time they step out to compete. The truth is – it’s impossible. That might sound a little negative, but it’s the reality. You have always got to expect the best from yourself, (be confident), give your very best, but be prepared and ready to handle the way you are going to think when you aren’t playing how you’d like to. It’s not all going to go the way you plan it. You can’t control that. But you can control how you are going to react it. Great athletes are great, not because they have brilliance, but because they are more self- accepting of their mistakes. They just know how to deal with it better. They are consistent in their habits and routines too. That’s the reason they’ve won some of their biggest games or tournaments playing far less from their best. I once read this great quote and it stuck: “In the heat of battle (competition), you don’t rise to your level, you sink to the habits you have created in your practices”. I love this quote because it’s so true. As a sports performance coach, I keep reminding the athletes I work with, that you become your habits under pressure. So, they better be good ones! I just read a piece on former French Open Tennis champion Gaston Gaudio. This is what he said: “Most of the time you don’t play the way you want, things don’t go the way that you would like to, so you have to manage that”. Key word: “Manage” (Mindset management) Many years back, whilst living in South Africa I worked with Graeme Smith, The former South African cricket captain. This is what he said to me: “I know I’m not going to play the want to every time, but I can control how I’m going to think about it”. NBA star, Lebron James said that it’s impossible to play 80 odd games a season and expect to be firing on all cylinders every game. What matters is that I’m trying my hardest every game, putting in the work. Some players put so much pressure on themselves thinking they can rock the floor every night! it’s impossible! Good friend and Maria Sharapova’s coach Sven Groneveld once said: “To win a Grand Slam (7 matches) it’s impossible that you will play great every match. You have to expect a few less than great matches along the way.” Another client of mine, 3 time World Squash Champion Ramy Ashour, went to the 2014 World Championships knowing he wasn’t anywhere near 100% fit, after 8 months being out injured. Being in touch with him by phone after each match, he simply said: “I got through, even though not playing my best, but all that matters is that it was good enough for today to play tomorrow again”. This is what a winner and champion understands; Just accept it and get through it! In my experience of working with athletes of all levels, I’ve found that it’s those with perfectionist like personalities who are most likely to hurt their own performances by not accepting that they aren’t playing as well as they’d like to. But before I finish, let me share these 3 things with you: 1. A successful athlete accepts that they aren’t going to play their best every time they step out to compete. 2. They understand that success lies in the consistent control of their habits, emotions and mindset. 3. A Successful athlete understands that in order to win on their ‘bad’ days, they need to continually give their best effort and believe they can actually win. They don’t let a negative or bad attitude get in the way. Young athlete, If there is just one more thing I want to leave you with, it’s this: You are not defined by what you do or by your results. Rather, you are defined by WHO you become and how you handled the journey. Good luck. Yours Sincerely, Allistair McCaw

My view from Breakfast here in Canada

#beautiful

#perspective #serenity

Hi everyone, I just left Aus for my next round of tournaments in Canada and USA.

There will be a mixture of Challengers and ITF Futures, with the first up being Sherbrooke F2, Canada at the Centre Récréatif Rock Forest.

Link to Sherbrooke Futures http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100036595

It’s been a great month for me, with my ranking now up in the 300′s. Thanks everyone for their support! Off to the Land of Opportunity.

Business time.

Draped in the Green and the Gold

Hi everyone,

Hitting with Novak has been another huge week and highlight for me. I got to know Novak a little bit more each day along with his coach Boris Becker. I learnt a lot off him and it was a privilege and honour of being asked to hit and warm up the No.1 in the world that I will never forget. I wish him the best for his Final. I also thank him for our tickets to the Quarter Finals night against Kei Nishikori. I also during my week warmed up Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori and Tomas Berdych.

Back to reality

The Aussie Pro Tour has now started and I have now flown to the Launceston Challenger where I have received a wildcard into the Main Draw

Here is the Main Page of the tournament go to Singles for the draw now available. Here is the link http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/launceston

Here is the link to livestream https://livestream.com/ATP

The Order of Play can be found on the above link as the Main Page of the tournament here: http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/Launceston

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here in Canberra for the Challenger event. I have received a wildcard into the Main Draw and should play Monday or Tuesday.

Here is the draw : http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour

Here is the Order of Play: http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/canberra-2

Here is the link to livescores : http://www.protennislive.com/LSHD/main.html?year=2016&wkno=99&eventid=&tour=1&lang=en&ref=http%3A//www.atpworldtour.com

Link to Livestream : https://livestream.com/ATP

Cheers Blake

Hi everybody,

I’ve left Wollongong after playing two Futures events in my home town of Wollongong. I had a great two weeks there and got to catch up with my family and had Drew Reed and Matthew Dellavedova stay with us which was great fun.

I am now in Thailand playing the F8 Futures event in Bangkok.

Here is the main draw http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035337

I don’t play until Tuesday. Here is the link to the Order of Play http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035337

Here is the link to live scores http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m playing the 2nd Futures event here in Wollongong. I won today 6-2 6-2 and play my second round match Thursday.

Thanks to Mr Barclay and Luke Coleman who came out to cheer me on from Bulli Tennis Centre http://bullitennis.com/

Thanks to all my family and Megan Quinn with her mum and dad Joan and Brian who also came.

Main Draw – http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/7446/mds.pdf

Order of Play - http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/7446/op.pdf

Cheers Blake

“Mott moved through to the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6 victory over Kelly, who had knocked out No 6 seed Maverick Banes on Wednesday”

Mott waits as rivals catch up

Hi everyone,

I wanted to say thanks for all the people that supported me this week at Traralgon Challenger, my coach Peter Luczak, Dad and Peter Hiscock who came and cheered me on yesterday, Wilson and Rob Aivatoglou.

I felt I played really well and came so close to such a great player in Alex. I will take a lot from that match and played to my plan but need to work even harder and leave behind what let me down at the end, and try to focus now on Canberra tomorrow. We sign in this afternoon.

Here’s the draw for Qualifying http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/7393/qs.pdf

Here’s the draw for Main Draw http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/7393/mds.pdf

Livestream link http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m home and playing the Latrobe City Traralgon ATP Challenger here in Melbourne.

Thanks to Tennis Australia I have been awarded a Wildcard into the Main Draw.

Here is the link to the draw : http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/pro-tournaments/australian-pro-tour/traralgon

Here is the link to the livestream http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here at Brisbane ITF Futures 9 at the Queensland Tennis Centre.

I play tomorrow Wednesday 21 October and here is the draw: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035270

Here is the Order of Play http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035270

Here is the livescores link Click on Australia F9 Link http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am here at the Toowoomba event in Brisbane, playing the ITF Futures Australian Pro Tour event.

Here is the draw I play tomorrow. http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/3381/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play : http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/3381/op.pdf

Here is the Live Scores Link: http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here in Cairns playing the next of the Aus Futures 7 ATP Pro Tour event at the Cairns Tennis International.

Here is the draw : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035268

Here is the Order of Play : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100035268

Here is the livescores link: http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx?tid=M-FU-AUS-07A-2015

Bet365 link https://www.bet365.com.au/home/FlashGen4/WebConsoleApp.asp?&cb=10326416522

If going through the bet365 website above Press – INPLAY  then press TENNIS (note: scores will only show when match has started)

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here in Alice Springs playing the first of my ATP Pro Tour Events here in Aus.

I play main draw.

Here is the draw http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/1515/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play http://www.protennislive.com/posting/2015/1515/op.pdf

Here is Livescores link

http://itfprocircuit.tennis-live-scores.com/scoreboard.aspx?tid=M-FU-AUS-06A-2015

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m back in training and happy to announce that I have a new coach Peter Luczak. Peter is a retired professional tennis player for Australia. His career-high ATP singles ranking was World No. 64, achieved in October 2009. At the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, Peter won the Gold in the doubles. Pete recently has been travelling with his great mate and pal Lleyton Hewitt, as coach and hitting partner in tandem with Tony Roche.

I am so happy to have Peter as my coach and happy to playing again. I train here in Melbourne now for six weeks and then hit the road for the Australian Pro Tour leading into the Australian Open.

Thanks to Wilson, Rosy Kids Foundation and Andrea & Rob Aivatoglou who works tirelessly when I’m not 100% and is such a great support for me, organising strings, racquets and everything else and a great Manager and friend.

Here is the schedule: http://www.tennis.com.au/tournaments/calendar?tournament_type=Pro+Tour&tournament_filter=true

I’ll keep you all posted on my tournaments and results here!

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m now in Gimcheon, South Korea. I played my first round of qualifying here yesterday and play my second round match first on today Monday 1 June at 11.00am. You can watch livescores on

Here is the link to the Challenger site http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tournaments/Challenger-Tour.aspx

Press next week button if the link doesn’t take you straight to the draw. Then choose Gimcheon. Here you will see

S D QS QD OOP

Press the QS button to take you to the draw.

Press OOP for the order of play.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

The next tournament I play is here in Melbourne. It’s at Melbourne Park.

Its a claycourt Futures event and I play most likely Tuesday.

Here is the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/415/mds.pdf

Here is the order of play: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/415/op.pdf  this will update automatically daily todays order of play will show today.

Livescores can be found here: http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-04A-2015

Keep up to date with stories and news with AcelandTennis here: http://acelandtennis.com.au/

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have now arrived in Shenzhen, China and played my first round qualifying yesterday and got the win!

Here is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/7004/qs.pdf

The order of play for today http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/7004/op.pdf

Livestream available at https://new.livestream.com/ATP

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m now in Guangzhou China playing two Challengers here in China.

Here is the draw for Qualifying, I played today and won my first round match against the no.2 seed.

Link http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/6965/qs.pdf

Here is the schedule for Tomorrow I play 1st on at 11am. http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/6965/op.pdf

Click here to watch livestream of Main Draw http://new.livestream.com/ATP

Here is the link to livescores http://www.protennislive.com/LSHD/main.html?year=2015&wkno=99&eventid=&tour=1&lang=en&ref=http%3A//www.atpworldtour.com/

Latest scores updates from Australian Players can be found here at ACELAND Tennis Marc McGowan http://acelandtennis.com.au/results/2099-daily-results-march-7.html

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here in Adelaide playing a Futures event before heading overseas to China. I play my first match Wednesday 25th Feb, 2015.

Here is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/380/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2015/380/op.pdf

Here is the livescores here: http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-01A-2015

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone

We arrived in Tasmania Friday ready for the Burnie International Challenger event. I received a wildcard into this event thanks to Tennis Australia and the officials here in Burnie.

Official link to site: http://www.burnieinternational.com.au/

I have put the link to the main draw here : http://www.burnieinternational.com.au/draw

Here is the link to the Order of Play: not available yet

Here is the link to the livestream. Can’t guarantee my court will be streamed but in case you want to watch here it is: http://www.burnieinternational.com.au/live  just follow the prompts.

Cheers Blake

Hitting with Andy Murray

After playing qualifying and making it through to the 2nd round. I played A Kudryavtsev (13) seed and lost 2-6 4-6. It was a great experience and unfortunately I injured my arm and could not play to my full potential.

I then rested for a week and started hitting with top players warming them up for their matches on the Friday of the first week.

I hit with Kei Nishikori, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka. It was a great week I now head to Burnie International see next post for all the details.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have now flown to Toowoomba for the Australia F8 Men’s International. I play today after 1.00pm.

Here is the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/3381/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/3381/op.pdf

Click here for livescores: http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-08A-2014

Cheers Blake

Keep updated with all news from Toowoomba here at Aceland Tennis http://acelandtennis.com.au/

NEWS – COMPLIMENTS FROM ACELAND TENNIS

Young Aussies Mott, Jasika and O’Connell fire in Cairns

http://acelandtennis.com.au/news/1609-young-aussies-mott-jasika-and-o-connell-fire-in-cairns.html

Mott inflicts more pain on Krueger at Cairns International

http://acelandtennis.com.au/news/1606-mott-inflicts-more-pain-on-krueger-at-cairns-international.html

Hi,

I am now at the Cairns Mens ITF International Futures event. I play today not before 12.30.

Here is the main draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/3376/mds.pdf

Order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/3376/op.pdf

Live scores http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-07A-2014

Cheers Blake

Hi,

After being home for about 4 weeks and training hard in Melbourne, I’ve landed in Alice Springs for the ITF Men’s International here starting today. I play tomorrow.

See below for the Main Draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/1515/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/1515/op.pdf

Men’s Doubles : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/1515/mdd.pdf

LIVESCORES ON NOW !! http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-06A-2014

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

We have arrived in Winnipeg Canada for the F8 Futures event here.

Here is the main draw for you to look at http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6612/mds.pdf

Here is the order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6612/op.pdf

Here is livescores, although it will be midnight to 2am in Australia when we play http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-CAN-08A-2014

Cheers Blake

In the coming weeks we will have some upcoming news. Details are being finalised we will let you know as soon as possible.

Hi everyone,

This week myself and Grant (Doyle) are in San Diego training at the Tennis Centre here. We then move on Saturday to Calgary Canada for the F7 Futures event there.

I’m directly into Main Draw and have put all the links below:

Main Draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6401/mds.pdf

Order of Play: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6401/op.pdf

Livescores: to be added closer to event.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

Today my coach Grant Doyle and myself are driving to Decatur Illinois in the US where I will be playing an ITF Future event. We are also going to visit San Diego and get some training in.

I am at the moment seeded no. 5 in the Main Draw. Play will most likely start Monday or Tuesday.

Here is the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/536/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/536/op.pdf

There will be livescores to follow: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100031718

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I lost today 4-6 2-6. I’m onto next week now a Challenger in Vancouver. Good luck to the rest of the Aussie guys competing in the main draw.

Cheers Blake

Hi everybody,

Im here in Lexington USA for the Challenger event that started yesterday.

I won my first round match 6-1 6-4. I play first up tomorrow at 10.00. We moved to indoors yesterday due to weather conditions.

Here is the draw : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/586/qs.pdf

Here is the order of play for tomorrow: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/586/op.pdf

I will keep you all posted of how I go.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’ve headed to my next tournament in Havre Belgium. Play starts Monday 23 June, but I play on Tuesday.

ITF – Draw for Havre Belgium Main Draw F4 http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100031917

ATP Here is the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6303/mds.pdf

ATP Here is the Order of Play: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/6303/op.pdf

The link to livescores can be found here. http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-BEL-04A-2014

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have been seeded in my next Futures event here in Belgium starting today. I am second on after 10am remembering that Belgium is 8 hours behind Australia so will be roughly 8pm your time that I will play.

Order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/4066/op.pdf

Main Draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/4066/mds.pdf

Livescores Link http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-BEL-03A-2014

Jacob Grills and myself will be playing the doubles event here. Here is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/4066/mdd.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone, I’m leaving Paris in a couple of days and heading to the Belgium F2 Futures event. I am in the Main Draw and will put the link up as soon as it becomes available. I had a disappointing qualifying event here in Paris and didn’t play to the best of my ability, also my opponent was a great clay court player and I wish him luck in the main draw. I get to enjoy a few days in Paris and then a training block until the Futures event starts in Belgium.

Here is the draw with play starting Monday http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/269/mds.pdf

Here is the Order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/269/op.pdf

Here is the livescores link http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-BEL-02A-2014

Cheers Blake

Qualifying Event: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/7011/qs.pdf

Livescores can be found here, just hit on the choice of Tournament when it becomes available on Saturday:

http://www.protennislive.com/LSHD/main.html?year=2014&wkno=99&eventid=&tour=&lang=en&ref=http%3A//www.atpworldtour.com/challengertour

All is going good here, I was a little disappointed at how close I could of been to winning the second set against Moriya here in Taipei. I had my opportunity and missed it. I feel I pushed him and played some good tennis but didn’t keep focussed and will try again next week.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I played today in the Melbourne Futures Event at Melbourne Park. I won my first round match against No. 4 seed Dane Propoggia 7-5 6-4. I have a day off tomorrow and play my 2nd round match on Thursday. Below you will find the link to the Order of Play and Livescores. Cheers Blake

Here is the Order of Play  http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/415/op.pdf

Here is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/415/mds.pdf

Here is the livescores for everyone to watch. http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-04A-2014

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am home for a week before I head back to Melbourne for training leading into the two Futures events in Melbourne.

The first one is the F4 Australia at Melbourne Park starting on the 31st March. I will post the links as they get closer.

Then the second one is the F5 Australia at Glen Iris starting on the 7th April. All is good ! foot is recovering well although not fully 100% but getting there.

Cheers Blake

Hi,

We have travelled to Mildura for the last Futures event here in Australia, before I head overseas. Here is the main draw that should start tomorrow Tuesday 4th after completion of the qualifying event that finalises today:  http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100030865

The Order of Play can be found here each day: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100030865

Doubles event draw is here: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100030865

Livescores link to watch the scores as they play : http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-03A-2014

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

26 February 2014

Hi everyone, I play today at 10.00am on Court 1 Here is the link to the livescores http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-02A-2014

Cheers Blake

24 February 2014 – Luke and myself have travelled to Port Pirie in Adelaide for the Men’s Future event here starting tomorrow. We are both in the Main Draw, here is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/386/mds.pdf

And here is the Order of Play for each day as they appear http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/386/op.pdf

Here is also the doubles draw I am playing with Luke again this week http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/386/mdd.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have arrived in South Australia ready for the Futures event here in Happy Valley. I am playing the Main Draw and should start either Tuesday or Wednesday. I am back after my ankle sprain from the Australian Open and have recovered well and trained hard the last 3 weeks at Melbourne Park. I am looking forward to getting back into matches and I have some good tournaments coming up over the next 6 months here in Australia and overseas. I’m here in Australia playing Futures events up until 21 April, I then head to Korea for Futures and Challengers events there.

Here is the draw for Happy Valley http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/380/mds.pdf

The Order of Play http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2014/380/op.pdf

Livescores can be found here : http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&tID=M-FU-AUS-01A-2014

If there is a livestream available to watch the match I will post here should one become available.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I play in the Australian Open Junior event today Sunday 19 January at 11.00am on Showcourt 3.

Here is the link to the livescores to watch today http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/index.html

Here is the draw http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/bs/index.html

You can also watch the scores through Livetracker http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/slamtracker/slamtracker.html?ts=1390080240546&ref=www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html&syn=none&promo=IBMSlamTrackerLatestScores

I will put the schedule here later on Saturday. http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html

Cheers Blake

Hi,

I have been awarded a wildcard into the Australian Open Qualifying event for the Australian Open Main Draw, starting at Melbourne Park tomorrow.

I’m 3rd match on Show Court 3. Here is the schedule http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html

The matches are livestreamed and can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVwQoprY55s

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

Today Tuesday the 7th Jan 2014, I am playing an Exhibition Match at Fan Day at the AAMI Classic at Kooyong.

AAMI Classic is once again proud to present the AAMI Classic Fan Day to support Challenge Cancer.

This day will include appearances from all 8 AAMI Classic players, autograph signings, entertainment, juniors match, and celebrity appearances.

Gates open from 10:00am, with entertainment beginning from 11:00am.

Cheers Blake more news to come over the coming week !!

Hi everyone,

I played my best tournament to date this week at the Melbourne Challenger at Rod Laver Arena. I made it through Qualifying http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/6863/qs.pdf beating 2 seeded players ranked 688 and 461 being Mitchell Krueger (USA) in the final round to qualify. I then went on to play two fellow Aussie players Nick Kyrgios and Jordan Thompson http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/6863/mds.pdf which I got through and then faced off against Matthew Ebden in the Quarter Finals Australia’s ranked No.4 player and Davis Cup player who is ranked World No. 110 in singles. I lost 4-6 1-6. I am so happy with my week and hope to take that confidence and belief into Traralgon Challenger starting Tuesday where I have received a wildcard into the main draw.

Traralgon Main Draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/6865/mds.pdf

Thanks to Marc McGowan at ACELAND TENNIS for his coverage of the week. http://acelandtennis.com.au/news/179-inspired-mott-turns-giant-killer-at-melbourne-atp-challenger.html

“Blake Mott maintained his rich vein of form with two wins at the Melbourne ATP Challenger today.

BLAKE Mott has enjoyed few, if any, better days in his tennis life than this one.

Dual wins over fellow teenagers, ‘Next Big Thing’ Nick Kyrgios and in-form Jordan Thompson, delivered qualifier Mott a Melbourne ATP Challenger quarter-final place.

The New South Welshman will also climb to a new career-high ATP ranking inside the top 650 – even if he loses his last-eight clash with countryman and world No.109 Matt Ebden.

“I’m a bit shocked, actually,” Mott said, moments after reaching the quarter-finals.

“It was quite a unique day; playing twice, obviously, and I knew I’d have two tough matches … I was just trying to be a bit optimistic.

“I spent some time with (Ebden) last year in the Davis Cup and that was a huge time. It’ll be good to play him and go out there and have a crack.”

Seventh-seeded Kyrgios’ much-discussed right elbow injury overshadowed Mott’s first-up 6-3 7-5 triumph this morning.

The Canberrian played under clear duress and rarely did more than roll his first serve in, but Mott, not intimidated by the occasion, did what many could not.

He capitalised.

Seventeen-year-old Mott’s returning was first class and he pounced on anything short.

A frustrated Kyrgios audibly wondered at one stage whether he had ever been dictated to so much on serve.

Mott even fought back when he trailed 4-2 in the second set, breaking Kyrgios twice from that point to score a landmark win.

It was his second success over a former junior world No.1 inside a month after beating South Australian Luke Saville in Sydney.

Kyrgios later tweeted he should not have played.

The rain, such a nuisance for most, proved Mott’s saviour in his second-round clash with Thompson.

Thompson reeled off six straight games to go 6-4 2-0 ahead when play was suspended.

Mott’s response once the contest resumed was to claim 12 of the next 14 games to post a 4-6 6-3 6-1 victory.

“My coach told me to just get away for a bit and that, obviously, worked and I came out and felt a bit more refreshed and ready to go,” Mott said.

“There was some good tennis out there today and I’m just pumped to be playing tomorrow. I’ll just go and do the right things now and prepare.”

Mott has taken a different route to this point compared to many of his junior rivals.

He spent two months playing against open-age opposition in Turkey at the start of 2011 in a major baptism of fire as a 14-year-old and has mostly avoided the junior circuit.

“That was a personal choice I made with my dad, who was coaching me at the time,” Mott said.

“We always thought the game style I wanted to play, which I thought would get to the top level – where I really want to be – was to be aggressive.

“I was playing juniors in under-14s and I won an ITF and I watched the video of it and it was really defensive. It wasn’t the game style I wanted to play.

“I decided I didn’t want to get caught up in that, so I am willing to go under the radar a bit. I don’t need all the fame just yet.””

Hi everyone,

I lost my second round match here at the Sydney F10 Futures event in a three set match to Jose Statham ranked 300 in the world. While I was so disappointed with how the match finished for me, I take away some inspiring comments from Statham on us younger guys and will continue to work hard….“Some of these younger guys are playing some really good tennis, despite their ranking,” Statham said.

“They are playing top-100 level of tennis. Before I came to Sydney, four tournaments in a row I played a top-100 player – and some of these kids are playing at that level.

“They’re playing really good tennis, but it’s just about consistency and not wavering and trying to keep an even level throughout the match.

You can read the full match summary on behalf of Mark McGowan of ACELAND Tennis here at http://acelandtennis.com.au/news/144-sydney-tournament-starts-now-for-statham.html Thanks Mark.

I now travel back to Melbourne for a Challenger event starting on Monday the 21st October and will sign in for qualies tomorrow.

Here’s the link to the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/6863/qs.pdf

Here’s the link to the livescores: http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&country=AUS

And here is the order of play for the day: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/6863/op.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m scheduled to play my first round singles match tomorrow (Tuesday 15 Oct) at the Sydney ATP F10 Futures event here at Homebush, Sydney Olympic Park. I’m playing doubles today.

Here is the singles draw : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/3390/mds.pdf

Here is the livescores so you can all follow the scores as they are played http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&country=AUS

Also you can click here for the Order of Play for the day http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/3390/op.pdf

All the latest news can be found here http://acelandtennis.com.au/author/marc/ thanks to Mark McGowan, Sports Journalist with ACELAND Tennis who has been reporting live from the Tournament. Thanks Mark

Cheers Blake

Hi,

Sydney : 4 October 2013 – Landed in Sydney. I made it into Main Draw, I will train over the weekend and play should kick off Monday or Tuesday at Sydney for the Australia F9 Futures

Here is the order of play : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/3389/op.pdf

I have reached my new career high ranking now at 883 on the ATP Professional Ranking system  http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Mo/B/Blake-Mott.aspx

After losing to the eventual winner in Round 2 in Alice Springs, I head to Sydney for 2 Futures events. I will train for the week in Melbourne and then head to Sydney Friday this week for training and sign in at Homebush Sydney Olympic Park.

Here is the link to the draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/3389/mds.pdf

And here is the link to the Livescores: http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&country=AUS

Cheers Blake

Hi,

I have arrived home in Aus, for Australia’s summer of Tennis locally and interstate up until around January. First up is the below events which I will be travelling to:

Australia F6 – Toowoomba – Starting 9 September Main Draw               Click here for Draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/1515/mds.pdf

Australia F7 – Cairns – Starting 16 September Main Draw                        Click here for Draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/3376/mds.pdf

CLICK HERE FOR LIVESCORES http://scores.itftennis.com/?alias=itf&layoutid=72&versionid=1&language=en&country=AUS

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have a new career high ATP ranking of 904 as of last week. I have achieved a lot this year and to make it into the top 1000 is very rewarding for me. I will continue to work hard !! Cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Mo/B/Blake-Mott.aspx

I want to thank Rob and Andrea Aivatoglou, Rosy Kids Foundation, Bulli Tennis, Tennis Australia coaches and teaching staff. Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have arrived in Decatur for my 2nd Main Draw futures event here in the US. The draw is up and here it is : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/535/mds.pdf

I will keep you all posted how I go tomorrow or Tuesday, I have been training hard here and am enjoying my time with Des Tyson, Tennis Australia Coach who is here with me on my USA trip.

Warm regards Blake

Hi,

I went down today 2-6 6-7 I am a little dissapointed I had so many chances in my match, I served not so well. But moving on to next week I will be at USA F21 Decatur. Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I am on my way from Canada to Godfrey Illinois US to play in the F20 Futures there. I am directly in the main draw so should play Monday or Tuesday.

Here is the draw link (although its not up yet) http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/534/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Tuesday 16 July 2013 -

Hi everyone,

I played my first round match here at Granby Challenger Canada today. I went down 6-7 3-6. I played well in the start and was up in the first set 5-3 with a set point. I got a little nervous and lost that opportunity. I felt I gained so much experience for playing a player who has been as high as 60 last October in the ATP rankings. His experience really showed and I felt I did my best and will take a lot away from this event. I want to thank Grant Doyle who was here for me as a Coach and Mentor and gave me so much encouragement and support. All the boys here have been great and I have loved the experience. Hope there is many more to come. cheers Blake

The Main Draw updated here, where I left it : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/877/mds.pdf

Hi,

I won 6-1 6-3, I am into my first main draw Challenger event here in Canada. I play Ito Tatusama probably Tuesday (Australia’s Wednesday). It was great to have ball boy’s, linesman and great hospitality. Ill keep you posted how I go.

Here is the draw. http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/877/mds.pdf

Hi everyone,

I have arrived in Granby Canada for the Challenger here. I’ve played today and won through two rounds with a third and final round to play Sunday, 2nd on after 10am. Here is the qualifying draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/877/qs.pdf.

Cheers Blake

11 July 2013

Hi, I won my first round match 6-3 6-4 against Kaichi Uchida from Japan yesterday. I play next round tomorrow against Ben.. Cheers Blake

10 July 2013

Hi everyone,

I made it through to Main Draw and play tomorrow. Here is the draw : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/2090/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m at the Airport heading to LA today then Canada for the F4 Canada Futures in Saskatoon. I’m travelling with Grant Doyle, National Coach,  AIS Tennnis Australia.

I am playing Canada futures F4 joining up with Ben Mitchell then off to USA for some futures events there and maybe one Challenger (fingers crossed).

Here is the link for Quals Future http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/2090/qs.pdf  it should be up Sunday or first thing Monday Ill keep you all posted.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I lost my second round match 6-4 6-3 didn’t play too good, and my opposition played really well. Onward to Korea, I play the Korea F5 Futures event. I’ll post the draw shortly. Cheers Blake

Hi,

I won my first round match here in Bangkok F2 7-6 7-6. It was a tough match and one I was grateful to get through. I play first match today against the No. 3 seed. http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/729/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have qualified for the Main Draw of the F2 Futures event in Bangkok. I won 6-1 7-5 in my last round match. Qualifying draw:  http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/729/qs.pdf

I play today I have no schedule yet but will post as soon as it is available. It is hot here and very humid

Main Draw : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/729/mds.pdf

You can also watch livescores while the match is being played here: http://www.livescores.com.au/tennis/itf-men-singles/bangkok-2/

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I came home early from China after a fall in my match against Brydan Klein. I fell on my left wrist, which in a scan showed a hairline fracture.

I have been home resting and with some light training am now ready to continue back on the Futures Tour. I am heading now to Thailand Futures in Bangkok. Here is the link to the first event.

Thailand F2 Futures: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100029132

Cheers Blake

11.04.13 -

I won my second round match today against Brydan Klein, my best result to date against a player who is ranked in the 200′s. I had a medical time out in the first set tie-breaker which I won after a fall, then in the second set came back from 4-1 down to take the second set. I face another aussie tomorrow my travelling partner and fellow Tennis Australia mate Nick Kyrgios. Cheers Blake

10.04.13 -

I won my first round match in the Main Draw 6-3 3-6 6-3. Today I  play Aussie player Brydan Klein. Cheers Blake

09.04.13 -

Hi everyone,

I made it through qualifying and now play the Main Draw. I had a tough match and while I won the first set 7-5 in a close one, I lost concentration in the second 1-6 and then was able to get the third. I feel I played well in the third and felt confident which got me through.  I have a day off then play on Wednesday. Cheers Blake

Main Draw  – http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/527/mds.pdf

Hi everyone,

After a heavy training block in Melbourne, I’ve headed off today to China with Simon Rea my coach to play some futures there. We will be in Chengdu 10pm tonight. Then we will be off to the venue at Shuangliu, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

The first Future starts on the 8th of April and here is the draw: Qualifying –  http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2013/527/qs.pdf

The second Future is on 15th April at the same venue and here is the draw: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100028879

The third event is at a differnent veue in Yuxi, China, P.R. Here is the draw : http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100028880

I will keep you all posted. Cheers Blake

Hi,

I’m playing my first ATP Mens Challenger in Sydney this week. I am in the qualifying event and played yesterday and won 6-0 6-3. I didn’t get to play the second round we had a rain delay and only some matches got on late yesterday. I’m scheduled to play 2nd match today (Mon 25 Feb) against Michael Venus (NZ).

Here is the draw http://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/SydneyMensQS.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi,

My experience at the Australian Open 2013 was unforgettable and very memorable. I was asked to be a hitting partner by Maria Sharapova, Janko Tipsarevic and Richard Berankis.

I hit twice with Maria Sharapova and found the crowd whilst very overwhelming, certainly a great experience and was a very exciting time for me.

My match in the Juniors event of the AO did not go as I would have liked, the nerves affected be bad, the doubles went a bit bitter with a win in the first round. With the crowd more afforded to a Main Draw match we thank all the Aussies that turned out and cheered us on with Flags and chants of Oi Oi Oi. I am now of the belief that I need more tennis at that level, and that atmosphere. I have only been use to maybe a single person watching overseas on the Futures circuit ( if one). I’m now back overseas and will return on the 10th February hoping to qualify for the Futures events in Melbourne.

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone ! I’m down playing the Australia Open 2013 Junior event. I’ve been a hitting partner for Janko Tipsarevic, Maria Sharapova and Richard Berankis who are all still in the event #justsaying. I play tomorrow Sunday 20th. Here is the draw

http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/bs/r1s2.html

http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2013/01/19/australian-open-juniors-underway-today

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I have made it through to the Quarter Finals of the 18 Australian Nationals at Melbourne Park. There were 4 pools with the top two making it through to the Quarter Finals being played today.

I play Nick Kyrgios today second match on. Here is the link to the order of play for today http://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/matches.aspx?id=C76C077B-D32B-4854-BE41-16F2F6DFACE6&d=20121207

http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2012/12/06/mott-ready-for-18s-quarterfinals

Cheers Blake

http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2012/12/06/mott-ready-for-18s-quarterfinals

Hi,

Tonight I will be attending the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards. This is my first time attending the awards, so I am looking forward to a great night and to meet some of the legends of Australian Tennis. Here is the boys and myself ready and all suited up Cheers Blake  http://www.tennis.com.au/photos/2012/12/03/photos-young-guns-get-glammed-up

Live Streaming of the event here: http://www.tennis.com.au/video/2012/12/02/newcombe-medal-live-streaming

Hi,

After a tough second round match in Traralgon, losing in two tie breaker sets the Australian ITF Pro Circuit has moved to Bendigo, Melbourne. I have been awarded a wildcard for the Main Draw here at Bendigo. We travelled down yesterday after training at Melbourne Park with Des Tyson. Here is the link to the main draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/3542/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m on my way home to play the Australian Futures events first one starting on the 8th in Margaret River Western Australia. We lost the JDC to Italy and take home silver. See link http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2012/10/01/aussie-boys-win-silver-at-junior-davis-cup

Here is the link to the Futures event next week http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100027447

Cheers Blake

Hi,

We won our final match against Argentina in the Group B Round Robin Play-Offs and now face the top seeds USA in the Semi Finals today.

Thanasi won his third consecutive singles win for the week with a straight sets victory over Francisco Bahamonde after Harry started the day with a 5-7 7-6(6) 6-3 win over Lautaro Pane.

Thanasi and myself then won the final doubles rubber over Pane and Franco Egea 6-2 7-5.

http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2012/09/28/junior-davis-and-fed-cup-teams-into-semis

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I’m here in Barcelona, Spain playing the Junior Davis Cup. We played our first round against Morocco and won 3-0. I had a nervous start and then won 6-4 6-4 in the final two sets after losing the first one 7-6. The boys then played Spain and won 1 singles rubber and 1 doubles rubber. We now sit second the leaderboard for our pool and need to win today against Argentina. It will be a tough round as they are yet to lose a match and have only dropped one set to date. Below is the table as it stands. Cheers Blake

Aussie boys continue good form – Tennis Australia 27 September 2012   http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2012/09/27/aussie-boys-continue-good-form

The link to the event is here http://itfjuniors.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draw.aspx?id=DA20B87B-765B-47B2-990E-C2C07DEEA77C&draw=11

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

Being part of the Davis Cup environment here in Hamburg with the Australia’s Davis Cup Team has been the most memorable and enjoyable experience for me, even though they went down in the 5th rubber, it has definitely taught me how important the team atmosphere is, they are a great bunch of guys, so I am really keen to ensure we have that same great team feel in our Junior Davis Cup team and I can see how critical it is to success. I now head to Spain, Barcelona with the other Junior Davis Cup team members and captain Mark Woodforde. The key to our success against the Spanish team will be for us to play to our potential. The Spanish team will be tough because it is being played on clay, and while it is not our favourite surface but we are certainly not afraid of it.

‘‘I am confident that we have a very talented team, a good captain who will give us the benefit of his enormous experience and I think we can get a good result.’’

Here is a link to my story on my Davis Cup experience. I will be back in 2 weeks to play some Aussie Futures before the Australian Open summer starts. See you then

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/344857/ace-ready-for-spanish-glory/?cs=298

Cheers Blake
 

Hi, I lost my first round match in the main draw 2-6 2-6.  We will now head to U.S.A. F21, Godfrey, IL, U.S.A futures where I play the Qualifying Draw. Here it is starting Saturday http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/535/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

We arrived in St Louis, Missouri for my next Futures Tournament here in Joplin. I have qualified straight through to Main Draw and play the No.3 seed French player Sebastien Boltz.

hERe is the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/534/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

After a dissapointing loss in a match I felt I could of won, we now move to Saskatoon in Canada.  Its good to have some nice food and Canada is truly a beautiful place. A few Aussies join us in Saskatoon so it will be good to see some of these guys. Here is the main draw which starts on Monday. cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/2090/mds.pdf

Hi,

We now travel to Kelowna Canada from Spain and I have made direct entry into the Main draw starting on Monday 02 July. Here is the link to the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/224/mds.pdf

Here also is the Acceptance List http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100026923

Cheers Blake

Hi, I just finished my match its 2.30am over here. I lost 6/7 7/6 3/6. The match started at 11.30 pm. Time to leave Spain. We are now off to Canada.

Cheers Blake

Here’s final qualifying draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/1586/qs.pdf

Hi,

Im now off to Palma in Spain which is on the island of Majorca. The futures event is played at DE PALMA DEL RÍO, Palma Del Rio, 14700, Spain and here is the link for the qualifying draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/1586/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I lost my first round match today 6-1 6-2 to the number 2 seed. I had a few chances but he played pretty solid throughout the whole match. I wasn’t feeling my best today so if we had a really long rally I couldnt back it up. We are now off to Melilla Spain for the Futures event 17. Here is the link to the draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/1587/qs.pdf which starts on Saturday.

cheers Blake

Hi,

I made it through to Main Draw after a tough first round and then a good win in the second round 6-0 6-0. Play on Thursday against No.2 seed

Cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/844/qs.pdf

Main Draw http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/844/mds.pdf

Hi everyone,

Peter and I travelled back to Germany and now we are headed back to Helsingborg to meet Dad who arrives in Copenhagen today. My next tournament is the Spain Futures event in Martos here is the link:

http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100026626

Comment: I had a very good time watching you in Jablonec. At first I cheered only for the Czechs and Slovaks, but then I saw ho w you enjoy tennis, how nice and polite you are with Peter. I wish you all the best, Blake! See you next year. David Schlegel  esports.cz david.schlegel@esports.cz

Comment:..

Good luck today Blake, John and Frankie…John Howden  jhowden999@yahoo.co.uk

Hi everyone, my plans have changed dramatically, I’m at Roland Garros watching Lleyton play the French Open. After our doubles final Peter and I drove the 10 hours to Paris. On the invite from Lleyton, I will be in his box today for his first round match against Blaz Kavcic and have trained and gone to dinner with his team last night. This is a dream come true for me !!! I am so grateful to Lleyton, Tony Roche, Peter Luczak, Todd Woodbridge and Tennis Australia for having me here as a part of his team. I am so excited to be here underneath with the players, mixing with the top ATP players in the world, watching them train, prepare and just to be a part of this atmosphere. Cheers Blake

Here is the schedule of play for Monday 28 May 2012 – http://www.rolandgarros.com/en_FR/scores/schedule/schedule7.html

26 May 2012 – We made the Final and it was live streamed. Here is the link to watch it

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22862762

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22863787

We lost 5-7 4-6. They were too good on the day, it was a great match, me and Peter had a great time and loved the tournament. Off to Paris !!

Cheers Blake

25 May 2012 – We won !  11-9 in a super tie breaker beating the No.1 seeds and now play the semis. Cheers Blake

24 May 2012 – We won our first round doubles match 7-6(9) 6-4 and play the top seeds next. Cheers Blake I will keep you all posted

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/829/mdd.pdf

21 May 2012 -

Hi everyone, I lost my 1st round qualifying match today, I won the first set 63 and was up 4-3 and a break in the second set, I got broken for the first time in the match and at 4-4 had a couple of break points to go up 5-4 and serve for it but played too tentatively. He played better at this point and continued to do so. I let out a few CMONS when I had chances and he was right back in my face.. That’s tennis… I am very let down at the fact that I could not seize the opportunities. Will train hard and get back on track. Cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/829/qs.pdf

16 May 2012

Hi everyone,

Peter and I travel to Jablonec Nad Nisou in the Czech Republic Thursday in preparation for the Futures event there. It is roughly a 10 hour drive. I will keep you all posted on our trip and my results, it is going to be a pretty tough tournament there are some highly ranked players there, here is the link  ps, we are also playing doubles !

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/829/qs.pdf

Hi,

We had a walkover yesterday in the Mens Doubles semi finals so we play the Final today. This will be my first ever Main Draw Final in a ITF event. I am looking forward to this match so much. I will keep you all posted as soon as we win ! or lose. Cheers Blake

Doubles: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/349/mdd.pdf

Hi everyone,

Peter and I have won through two rounds of doubles. We won in a tie-breaker set yesterday in the Quarter Finals and I am so looking forward to my first ever Semi-Final match in a ITF Futures Main Draw. We play the No.1 seeds so its gonna be tough !  Cheers Blake

Doubles: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/349/mdd.pdf

Hi, I lost yesterday 6-3 3-6 4-6. Im a little disappointed. Although I feel I played better than last week after playing my opponent in F1 event, and losing it in two sets. I was happy with my match I felt I competed well. We will play doubles today. Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I won through qualifying to play Main Draw here in Bastad, Sweden.

The icy, windy conditions are tough, but hopefully I will go well tomorrow. I will keep you all posted. I am also looking forward to playing doubles with Peter. Here is the draws

Cheers Blake

Qualifying: http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100026519

Main Draw: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/349/mds.pdf

Doubles: http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/349/mdd.pdf

Hi everyone,

I lost my first round match today 57 26 but I am happy with how I played, I had a couple of chances at 3 all in the first set I saved a couple of break points, I listened to what Peter had to say yesterday and came in on my opponents backhand with the off forehand and won the point every time. At 4-3 I had a break point but my opponent came up with a good serve out wide which I made cross court and then Marc hit a very good backhand up the line which I could barely get a racket on. At 5 all I saved a break point at 15-40 with a good serve out wide, I felt I fought hard to the end.  I thought I played good and the match was tough, my opponent was a lot stronger and was 6 years older and I will learn from this match and get stronger. We are going to practice hard now and look forward to our doubles togther tomorrow. Cheers Blake

Hi,

I got a bye first round of qualifying and won my final round 6-1 6-1, I was a bit nervous early in the match as it was my first match back on the clay, and then won the next 15 points in a row. The match felt a bit closer than the score and I saved a few break points in the second set. I will let you all know how I go today.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/683/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

After a long flight and one stop over in Dubai. I flew to Copenhagen and made it safely, and met Peter at the Airport where he also flew in at the same time from US. We then travelled by train to Peter’s house and have been hitting, although it has been raining all day yesterday but we got some serve and volley practice in. We are about to go for a hit now so Ill keep you all posted on how the tournament goes in Karlskrona, Sweden. http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/683/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi,

Today I leave Melbourne and head to Copenhagen for my Futures Tournaments over the next 5 – 6 weeks. I meet Peter Luczak who will be taking me to Sweden F1 and Sweden  F2 & 3 Futures, Poland F 1 and F2 at this stage. I am really excited about this opportunity with Peter and am very grateful that Peter has put this time aside for me. I spent time with Peter at the Davis Cup in Geelong and Peter will be a great coach and mentor for me. We are also playing the doubles together in the Futures events.

Here is the link to the draw of Sweden F 1 http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/683/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I won today my first round match in the Main Draw. I won the first set 7-6 and was up in the second when my opponent retired. I am excited to be through I will keep you posted on my next round match… Cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/6499/mds.pdf

I won my final round of qualifying today and will play Main Draw on Tuesday. Here is the link

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/6499/mds.pdf

Qualifying event : http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/6499/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake

Hi everyone,

I arrived in Vietnam and have played my first round of qualifying. Winning after a tight second set went against me to then take it 6-0 in the third (6-4 6-7(5) 6-0). We have had a rain delay yesterday and did not get on for the final round of qualifying where I play a fellow aussie. I will keep you all posted but here is the link

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2012/6111/qs.pdf

I leave Sydney tonight for Japan and Vietnam Futures. My first tournament is the Japan F3 Futures held in Kofu. Here is the link http://beta.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100026118.

I’m travelling with Tennis Australia Physio/Strength & Conditioning Coach – AIS Pro Tour Program Des Tyson. Im looking forward to getting back on the Futures Circuit after some good training down at the AIS Canberra this week. I then head to the Vietnam Futures 1. Here is the link http://beta.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/men’s-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100026290

Chat soon Blake

Hi everyone,

Being around Australia’s Davis Cup team has been just awesome ! I have been hitting with Bernard, and he has been really good to me. I have had a match with Peter Luczak after opening my big mouth and saying I could match it with him. He took the challenge up ! I have also had hits with Pat Rafter and coaching by Tony Roche. I had a doubles match against Guccione and Pat. Along with my Orange Boy duties getting towels, sending racquets for restringing, I’ve had plenty of hitting and fetching balls.. ha ha .

I did my “Rookie Speech” at the Davis Cup Dinner last night and it brought roars of laughter. I was so nervous before doing it as it went to the tune of Slim Dusty’s “I want to have a beer with Duncan” song.. Although words were changed and it took on a slightly lighthearted dig at all the team members, no one was left out.. even Bernie’s BMW. I had a great night and look foward to tomorrow’s Davis Cup matches against China ..

This experience will never leave me and I am even more inspired and determined than ever before by being around these guys. Thanks to Pat, Tony and TA for selecting me for this, I will never forget this experience.

Cheers Blake

Hi Everyone,

I am still training with Lleyton, I will always be grateful to Lleyton for this experience and the most intense training sessions I have ever had. Its something most young tennis players dream about but never get, I hope one day I can give back like Lleyton’s done with me. I thank Tony Roche for his advice and his experience he has helped me a lot. It’s also so rewarding to be able take one our local little tennis players from Bulli Tennis out to meet Lleyton, Kyle loved coming for the day and helped with picking up all the balls.

Cheers Blake

Hi, I arrived home as a surprise to everyone. We came home to get into some gym, fitness and strengthening work over the next month or so in preparation for Australia’s summer of tennis from December through to late January 2012. I will have a break from tennis for a few weeks, have a rest as I have been overseas since April. I feel i really made some great accomplishments overseas and the hard work paid off, arriving home with my career best ATP ranking of 1314.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Mo/B/Blake-Mott.aspx#bioGridSingles

Cheers Blake

I just won my first round match in the main draw in three sets 2-6 6-1 6-4.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/6398/mds.pdf

I won through qualifying here in Beer Sheva. I play today first round Main Draw. Here is the link, I am second on today. I will put my result up as soon as I come off from my match.

Cheers Blake

This tournament has been my first Main Draw win. I have now secured my first ATP professional points. I made it through the first round 3-6 6-0 6-2 and yesterday won my second round match 7-5 6-1. I am so happy, for all the hard work and persistence, feel I am really pushing these guys and all the goals I have set myself are coming through. We have worked really hard to be here and feel this is something my Dad and support team truly believed I was capable of, how close it was and and now it has happened, I want to keep going..  

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/6391/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

19 August 2011 - Hi everyone, we are now in Nastola, Pajulahti in Finland for the Futures 3. I won my first round qualifying match 6-2 6-0 and yesterday lost the final round in qualifying match to no. 2 seed 6-1 6-3.  This is last clay court tournament and I now head to Israel for the hard court season.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/220/qs.pdf

Cheers Blake 

13 August 2011 – We have moved to Kotka Finland for the Futures 2 event. This is a very tough tournament with lots of high ranked players, I was last qualifyer. Here is the draw. Cheers Blake

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/204/qs.pdf

Hi everyone,

Dad and I arrived in Finland safe, I have played through Qualifying winning both matches 6-2 6-2 and have made it through to Main Draw playing today.

Here is the link below

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/899/mds.pdf

Cheers Blake

16 June 2011-

Thanks to Janelle Faust of B & G Agencies for keeping me supplied with the latest Skins products, these have been a must and a blessing to have for my training in Netherlands.

I have made it through to 2nd round Main Draw with my partner Luke Saville. I’ll keep you posted how we go next round. Cheers Blake

07 June 2011  – I have won my three rounds of qualifying here in Almere and have made it through to the Main Draw. I play today, below is the draw for the Main Draw. Cheers Blake

Main Draw

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/795/mds.pdf

Qualifying Draw

http://www.atpworldtour.com/posting/2011/795/qs.pdf

02 June 2011 – I have arrived in the Netherlands for 2 clay Futures events with Tennis Australia and the AIS boys, along with Ray Ruffels and Des Tyson AIS Coaches. We are playing below events

Cheers Blake

I will keep you all posted on results.