Ulises Blanch (born March 25, 1998) is an American professional tennis player. He has a career high singles ranking of No. 236 achieved on October 12, 2020 and a doubles ranking of No. 423 achieved on May 20, 2019.

Ulises Blanch
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceOrlando, Florida, USA
Born (1998-03-25) March 25, 1998 (age 26)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Height6 ft 2 in (188cm)
Turned pro2016
PlaysRight-handed (two handed-backhand)
Prize moneyUS $346,383
Singles
Career record0–1
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 236 (October 12, 2020)
Current rankingNo. 694 (November 11, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ2 (2021)
French OpenQ3 (2020)
US Open1R (2020)
Doubles
Career record0–0
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 423 (May 20, 2019)
Last updated on: November 16, 2024.

Career

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Juniors

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As a junior, Blanch reached a career high ranking of World No. 2 achieved on 23 May 2016. His junior highlights include a final appearance at the Trofeo Bonfiglio, a GA event in Milan, Italy as well as winning a few Grade 1 level events in Brazil and Australia.

Professional

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In July 2018, he won the Perugia Challenger tournament in Italy, defeating Italian Gianluigi Quinzi in the final 7–5, 6–2. A year and a half later, he won the 2020 Ann Arbor Challenger in Michigan, USA defeating Roberto Cid Subervi of the Dominican Republic 3–6, 6–4, 6–2 to capture the championship.

Blanch made his ATP Tour main draw debut at the 2020 US Open where he was granted a direct entry into the singles draw via wildcard. He was defeated in the first round in a five-set thrilling match despite taking a two sets to love lead, by Chilean player Cristian Garín 6–4, 7–5, 4–6, 4–6, 2–6.

Personal life

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Blanch was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but his family moved to Seattle when he was just 3 days old. Due to his father's job, Blanch has lived in multiple countries such as China, India, Thailand and Argentina. Ulises has two brothers and one sister. Dali, Darwin, and Krystal Blanch. All four of them play tennis and have won numerous tournaments.[1] He is of Spanish descent through his father.[2]

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures/World Tennis Tour finals

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Singles: 7 (4 titles, 3 runner-ups)

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Legend
ATP Challenger Tour (2–0)
ITF Futures/WTT (2–3)
Finals by surface
Hard (3–1)
Clay (1–2)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Jul 2018 di Tennis Città di Perugia, Italy Challenger Clay   Gianluigi Quinzi 7–5, 6–2
Win 2–0 Jan 2020 Ann Arbor Challenger, USA Challenger Hard (i)   Roberto Cid Subervi 3–6, 6–4, 6–2
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Opponent Score
Win 1–0 Sep 2017 Canada F5, Calgary Futures Hard   Filip Peliwo 6–4 ret.
Loss 1–1 Feb 2016 USA F37, Pensacola Futures Clay   Emilio Gómez 6–3, 5–7, 1–6
Loss 1–2 Jul 2018 France F11, Montauban Futures Clay   Juan Pablo Ficovich 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 3–6
Loss 1–3 Aug 2019 M25 Memphis, USA WTT Hard   Roberto Cid Subervi 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(8–10)
Win 2–3 Feb 2024 M15 Monastir, Tunisia WTT Hard   Matej Dodig 0–6, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

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Legend
ITF Futures (2–1)
Finals by surface
Hard (0–0)
Clay (2–1)
Grass (0–0)
Carpet (0–0)
Result W–L    Date    Tournament Tier Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 0–1 May 2018 Italy F11, Napoli Futures Clay   Franco Capalbo   Patricio Heras
  Franco Agamenone
3–6, 4–6
Win 1–1 Jun 2018 France F10, Toulouse Futures Clay   Juan Pablo Ficovich   Matteo Martineau
  Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc
6–2, 6–2
Win 2–1 Jul 2018 France F11, Montauban Futures Clay   Ugo Humbert   Patricio Heras
  Gonzalo Villanueva
6–3, 3–6, [10–6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bradenton Herald". account.bradenton.com. Retrieved 19 July 2023. (subscription required)
  2. ^ "It Runs in the Family – Courts Club".
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