Blake believes Spadea’s book to be a mistake

Flushing Meadows, Sept 03: James Blake isn't so sure he likes the idea that Vince Spadea, a former top-20 player, wrote a book about life on the tennis tour. Spadea makes mention of Blake in the book, and the fifth-seeded Blake was asked about it after beating Juan Monaco of Argentina in straight sets at the US Open on Thursday.

"I would never bring other guys into it without either their approval or just letting them know that something from the tour is going to be put in a book," Blake said.

"I feel like in writing that book, he may have made a mistake and may have kind of rubbed a few people the wrong way and not made so many friends in the locker room."

Spadea, currently ranked 84th, also won on Thursday, eliminating Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 6-2 6-4 6-3. A year ago, Muller upset 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick in the first round.

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