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{{short description|Puerto Rican-born American tennis player}}
{{short description|American tennis player}}
{{Infobox tennis biography
{{Infobox tennis biography
| name = Ulises Blanch
| name = Ulises Blanch
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| full_name =
| full_name =
| country = {{USA|Puerto Rico}}
| country = {{USA|Puerto Rico}}
| residence = [[Florida]], U.S.
| residence = [[Orlando, Florida]], USA
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|3|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|3|25|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], Puerto Rico
| birth_place = [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], Puerto Rico
| height = 6 ft 3 in
| height = 6' 2" (188cm)
| turnedpro = 2017
| turnedpro = 2016
| plays = Right-handed (two handed-backhand)
| plays = Right-handed (two handed-backhand)
| careerprizemoney = $34,038
| coach =
| singlesrecord = 0–0
| careerprizemoney = US $346,383
| singlestitles = 2 Challengers
| singlesrecord = {{tennis record|won=0|lost=1}}
| highestsinglesranking = No. 265 (13 January 2020)
| singlestitles = 0
| currentsinglesranking = No. 346 (13 January 2020)
| highestsinglesranking = No. 236 (October 12, 2020)
| AustralianOpenresult =
| currentsinglesranking = No. 694 (November 11, 2024)
| AustralianOpenjuniorresult = 2R ([[2016 Australian Open – Boys' Singles|2016]])
| AustralianOpenresult = Q2 ([[2021 Australian Open – Men's singles qualifying|2021]])
| FrenchOpenresult =
| FrenchOpenresult = Q3 ([[2020 French Open – Men's singles qualifying|2020]])
| FrenchOpenjuniorresult = 2R ([[2015 French Open – Boys' Singles|2015]], [[2016 French Open - Boys' Singles|2016]])
| Wimbledonresult =
| Wimbledonresult =
| Wimbledonjuniorresult = SF ([[2016 Wimbledon Championships – Boys' Singles|2016]])
| USOpenresult = 1R ([[2020 US Open – Men's singles|2020]])
| USOpenresult = Q1 ([[2018 US Open – Men's Singles Qualifying|2018]])
| doublesrecord = {{tennis record|won=0|lost=0}}
| USOpenjuniorresult = 2R ([[2015 US Open – Boys' Singles|2015]], [[2016 US Open - Boys' Singles|2016]])
| doublestitles = 0
| doublesrecord = 0–0
| highestdoublesranking = No. 423 (May 20, 2019)
| doublestitles = 0
| currentdoublesranking =
| highestdoublesranking = No. 602 (30 July 2018)
| currentdoublesranking = No. 610 (20 August 2018)
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult =
| AustralianOpenDoublesresult =
| AustralianOpenDoublesjuniorresult = 2R ([[2016 Australian Open – Boys' Doubles|2016]])
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult =
| FrenchOpenDoublesresult =
| FrenchOpenDoublesjuniorresult = 2R ([[2016 French Open – Boys' Doubles|2016]])
| WimbledonDoublesresult =
| WimbledonDoublesresult =
| WimbledonDoublesjuniorresult = SF ([[2016 Wimbledon Championships – Boys' Doubles|2016]])
| USOpenDoublesresult =
| USOpenDoublesresult =
| updated = November 16, 2024
| USOpenDoublesjuniorresult = 1R ([[2015 US Open – Boys' Doubles|2015]], [[2016 US Open - Boys' Doubles|2016]])
| updated = 23 August 2018
}}
}}


'''Ulises Blanch''' (born 25 March 1998) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[tennis]] player.
'''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.


==Career==
On the junior tour, Blanch has a career high ranking of 2 achieved on 23 May 2016. His junior highlights include a finalist at the Trofeo Bonfiglio, a GA event in [[Milan]], Italy as well as winning a couple of Grade 1 events in Brazil and Australia.
===Juniors===
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===
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.<ref>http://www.bradenton.com/sports/article47891755.html</ref>
In July 2018, he won the [[2018 Internazionali di Tennis Città di Perugia|Perugia Challenger]] tournament in [[Italy]], defeating [[Italy|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 – Men's singles|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 [[Chile]]an player [[Cristian Garín]] 6–4, 7–5, 4–6, 4–6, 2–6.
Blanch won his first ATP Challenger title in Perugia (Italy), July 15, 2018.


==Career statistics==
==Personal life==
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 Blanch|Darwin]], and Krystal Blanch. All four of them play tennis and have won numerous tournaments.<ref>{{cite web | title=Bradenton Herald | website=account.bradenton.com | url=https://account.bradenton.com/paywall/subscriber-only?resume=47891755&intcid=ab_archive | access-date=19 July 2023}} (subscription required)</ref> He is of Spanish descent through his father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://courts.club/it-runs-in-the-family/|title=It Runs in the Family – Courts Club}}</ref>


==ATP Challenger and ITF Futures/World Tennis Tour finals==
===Singles: 2 (2-0)===

===Singles: 7 (4 titles, 3 runner-ups)===
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|{{Flagicon|CAN}} [[Filip Peliwo]]
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|{{Flagicon|ECU}} [[Emilio Gómez (tennis)|Emilio Gómez]]
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|style="background:#cffcff;"|France F11, Montauban
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|{{Flagicon|ARG}} [[Juan Pablo Ficovich]]
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|{{Flagicon|DOM}} [[Roberto Cid Subervi]]
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|<small>2–3</small>
|{{dts|Feb 2024}}
|style="background:#cffcff;"|M15 Monastir, Tunisia
|style="background:#cffcff;"|WTT
|Hard
|{{Flagicon|CRO}} [[Matej Dodig]]
|0–6, 6–3, 6–4
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===Doubles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)===
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|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Ugo Humbert]]
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Latest revision as of 21:17, 17 November 2024

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.

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.

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 Italy Gianluigi Quinzi 7–5, 6–2
Win 2–0 Jan 2020 Ann Arbor Challenger, USA Challenger Hard (i) Dominican Republic 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 Canada Filip Peliwo 6–4 ret.
Loss 1–1 Feb 2016 USA F37, Pensacola Futures Clay Ecuador Emilio Gómez 6–3, 5–7, 1–6
Loss 1–2 Jul 2018 France F11, Montauban Futures Clay Argentina Juan Pablo Ficovich 7–6(7–5), 3–6, 3–6
Loss 1–3 Aug 2019 M25 Memphis, USA WTT Hard Dominican Republic Roberto Cid Subervi 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(8–10)
Win 2–3 Feb 2024 M15 Monastir, Tunisia WTT Hard Croatia 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 Argentina Franco Capalbo Argentina Patricio Heras
Argentina Franco Agamenone 		3–6, 4–6
Win 1–1 Jun 2018 France F10, Toulouse Futures Clay Argentina Juan Pablo Ficovich France Matteo Martineau
France Antoine Cornut-Chauvinc 		6–2, 6–2
Win 2–1 Jul 2018 France F11, Montauban Futures Clay France Ugo Humbert Argentina Patricio Heras
Argentina 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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