November 13, 2006

SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- James Blake plans to head back to Harvard after his tennis career ends.

"My parents really stressed education and wanted me to stay at school," he said Monday after upsetting Rafael Nadal 6-4, 7-6 (0) in the season-ending Masters Cup tournament. "But once they realized that I was dedicated to this 100 percent, they supported me.

"I know I can learn forever, but I can only play tennis at this level for so many years. When my body gives out, I can go back to Harvard and finish for two more years."

Meantime, this job isn't so bad.

"So to have fun at your job is pretty rare. Also, to make whatever I just made today, about $120,000 in a day's work, even for a Harvard grad, that's not easy."