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- Score: 6-4, 7-6
- Previously won only one set against Roger Federer in his careerESPN Video: ESPN Video: James Blake Upsets Roger Federer in Straight Sets
- Was Blake's ninth career match against FedererESPN Video: ESPN Video: James Blake Upsets Roger Federer in Straight Sets
- Andre Agassi won the U.S.'s last gold medal in tennis in 1996
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On August 14, 2008, American tennis player James Blake defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland for the first time in his career. The victory sends Blake into the tennis semi-finals at the 2008 Summer Olympics. The last American Olympian to win the gold medal in tennis was Andre Agassi in 1996.ESPN Video: ESPN Video: James Blake Upsets Roger Federer in Straight Sets
James Blake on Defeating Federer
"I always believed in myself. I'd lost to him eight, nine, 10, 50 times, I don't know how many, but I had the feeling it could be my day today."Reuters: Federer stunned by Blake in singles"In a lot of the other matches, it has been a point here or there. That's why he was No. 1 in the world -- he played those points better than everyone. Today I played them well."ESPN.com:Blake beats Federer in straight sets
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James Blake Olympics Questions
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Will Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? 3 AnswersNo. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. ... read more -
Who do you think will be hosting the Summer Olympics in 2016 and why? 5 AnswersI think it will be a close call between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago. Rio has BY FAR the biggest infrastructural change budget, more than all other cities combine... read more -
Could Olympic sport? 18 AnswersWell, obviously Digdug would have to go in first. http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/dig_dug.jpg read more
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