Blake Mott

2017: Grand Slam debut and career break Mott commenced 2017 with a wild card into the Happy Valley Challenger where he lost in round 1. Mott will make his grand slam debut at the 2017 Australian Open after qualifying. After qualifying, Mott said; "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." Mott lost in straight sets to 18th seed Richard Gasquet in round 1. In February, Mott reached his second Challenger Final in Burnie where he lost to compatriot Omar Jasika. In March, Mott travelled to Asia where he qualified for and reached the semi-final of the Keio Challenger, before reaching the final of the Australia F2 final. In May, Mott travelled to Europe where he reached the semi-final of Venice Challenge Save Cup. He lost in the second round at 2017 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles qualifying and first round at 2017 US Open – Men's singles qualifying. This would be Mott's last match in two years as he commenced a career hiatus. Mott ended 2017 with a ranking of 281.

2018–2019: Hiatus and return In July 2019, Mott announced he intention to return to the sport in September, after a 2-year hiatus; after rediscovered his passion for the sport. In December 2019, Mott broke his wrist while playing in the 2020 Australian Open wildcard playoff.

In January 2021, Mott lost in the first round of 2021 Australian Open – Men's singles qualifying.

ATP Challenger and ITF Futures finals

Singles: 14 (5–9) LegendATP Challenger (1–1)ITF Futures (4–8)Finals by surfaceHard (5–7)Clay (0–2)Grass (0–0)Carpet (0–0)

Doubles: 2 (0–2) LegendATP Challenger (0–0)ITF Futures (0–2)Finals by surfaceHard (0–0)Clay (0–2)Grass (0–0)Carpet (0–0)

Performance timeline

Current through the 2021 Murray River Open.

Singles