Jermaine Jenkins (born November 20, 1984) is an American tennis coach for players such as Naomi Osaka, having previously been one of Venus Williams' hitting partners.[1][2][3][4][5] He played collegiately for Clemson University and is the brother of Jarmere Jenkins.[6][7]
Country (sports) | United States |
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Born | November 20, 1984 |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 1386 (September 15, 2008) |
Doubles | |
Highest ranking | No. 1210 (April 21, 2008) |
References
edit- ^ Juzwiak, Jason (February 28, 2019). "Jermaine Jenkins: from college champ to Osaka's new coach". WTA Tennis. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ "A closer look at Osaka's new coach Jermaine Jenkins". Baseline. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "TENNIS/ No. 1 Osaka hires Jermaine Jenkins as new coach:The Asahi Shimbun". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Naomi Osaka brings in new coach Jermaine Jenkins to replace Sascha Bajin". The Japan Times Online. February 28, 2019. ISSN 0447-5763. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ Hall, Mark (March 4, 2019). "Who is Naomi Osaka's coach Jermaine Jenkins". Tennis Tonic. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- ^ Reid, Whitelaw (December 11, 2017). "Former Cavalier Tennis Star Extends His Career As Part of 'Team Serena'". UVA Today. University of Virginia. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Ilic, Jovica (December 3, 2017). "Serena Williams hires former Virginia Cavaliers standout as hitting partner". Tennis World. Retrieved December 27, 2017.