Ulises Blanch
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United States| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Orlando, Florida, USA |
| Born | March 25, 1998 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Turned pro | 2016 |
| Retired | 2025 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two handed-backhand) |
| Prize money | US $349,276 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 236 (12 October 2020) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q2 (2021) |
| French Open | Q3 (2020) |
| US Open | 1R (2020) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 423 (20 May 2019) |
Ulises Blanch (born March 25, 1998) is a former American professional tennis player. He has a career high singles ranking of No. 236 achieved on 12 October 2020 and a doubles ranking of No. 423 achieved on 20 May 2019. His last match on the tour was in January 2025 and he has stated on his LinkedIn profile that he has retired due to injuries.
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
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
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]
