Luke Jensen

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Luke Jensen
Luke Jensen 2009 US Open 01.jpg
Jensen in 2009
Country (sports)Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Residence Atlanta, Georgia
Born (1966-06-18) June 18, 1966 (age 57)
Grayling, Michigan
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Turned pro1987
PlaysAmbidextrous (one-handed backhand)
Prize money$1,313,255
Singles
Career record12–43
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 168 (July 25, 1988)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open 1R (1995)
US Open 2R (1985, 1986)
Doubles
Career record252–297
Career titles10
Highest rankingNo. 6 (November 1, 1993)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open 3R (1992)
French Open W (1993)
Wimbledon 3R (1992)
US Open QF (1989)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open F (1996)
French Open F (1996)
Wimbledon QF (1992, 1996)
US Open SF (1995, 1997)
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Tennis
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Men's doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Men's singles

Luke Jensen (born June 18, 1966) is an American former professional tennis player and Grand Slam doubles champion. Jensen won the 1993 French Open Doubles title with his younger brother Murphy Jensen.

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He attended the University of Southern California from 1986–87 and earned singles All-American honors both years (doubles in 1987). He began working for ESPN as a tennis analyst in 1994. Jensen compiled a 106-57 record in seven and a half seasons as the head coach of the Syracuse Women’s tennis team. [1] Jensen worked with his brother as the touring pro, tennis director and tennis pro emeritus at the Sea Island Resort until 2016.

Tennis career

Jensen attended East Grand Rapids High School, winning the Michigan state singles championship in 1983, and graduating in 1985. [2]

Juniors

As a junior Jensen reached the No. 1 junior world ranking in both singles and doubles in 1984.

Pro tour

Jensen turned professional in 1987. Jensen gained the nickname of "Dual Hand Luke" because he was an ambidextrous player able to serve at 130 mph with either hand. [3] He now does on-court analysis for ESPN for their tennis coverage. He also travels the world as an instructor, motivational speaker, and ambassador for the game.

He reached his career-high doubles ranking of world No. 6 in November 1993. In that year, he won the men's doubles title at the French Open playing with his younger brother, Murphy Jensen. Jensen's career-high singles ranking was world No. 168, achieved in July 1988.

Career doubles finals

10 titles

Legend
Grand Slam (1)
ATP Masters Series (1)
ATP Championship Series (1)
ATP Tour (7)
Titles by surface
Hard (5)
Clay (4)
Grass (1)
Carpet (0)
No.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
1.February 1, 1988 Guarujá, BrazilHard Flag of Chile.svg Ricardo Acuña Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Frana
Flag of Uruguay.svg Diego Pérez 		6–1, 6–4
2.November 20, 1989 Johannesburg, South AfricaHard (i) Flag of the United States.svg Richey Reneberg Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Joey Rive 		6–0, 6–4
3.April 8, 1991 Orlando, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Scott Melville Flag of Venezuela.svg Nicolás Pereira
Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras 		6–7, 7–6, 6–3
4.April 29, 1991 Monte Carlo, MonacoClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of the Netherlands.svg Paul Haarhuis
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Mark Koevermans 		5–7, 7–6, 6–4
5.May 27, 1991 Bologna, ItalyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Luiz Mattar
Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg Jaime Oncins 		6–4, 7–6
6.May 25, 1992Bologna, ItalyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Frana
Flag of Spain.svg Javier Sánchez 		6–2, 6–3
7.June 7, 1993 French Open, ParisClay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of Germany.svg Marc-Kevin Goellner
Flag of Germany.svg David Prinosil 		6–4, 6–7, 6–4
8.June 26, 1995 Nottingham, EnglandGrass Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
Flag of South Africa.svg Danie Visser 		6–3, 5–7, 6–4
9.August 26, 1996 Long Island, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of Germany.svg Hendrik Dreekmann
Flag of Russia.svg Alexander Volkov 		6–3, 7–6
10.July 21, 1997 Washington, D.C., U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of South Africa.svg Neville Godwin
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Fernon Wibier 		6–4, 6–4

14 runner-ups

No.DateTournamentSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
1.May 20, 1991 Rome, ItalyClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of Italy.svg Omar Camporese
Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Ivanišević 		2–6, 3–6
2.October 7, 1991 Sydney Indoor, AustraliaHard (i) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb
Flag of the United States.svg Richey Reneberg 		4–6, 4–6
3.April 6, 1992 Estoril, PortugalClay Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder Flag of the Netherlands.svg Hendrik Jan Davids
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Libor Pimek 		6–3, 3–6, 5–7
4.January 18, 1993 Sydney Outdoor, AustraliaHard Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sandon Stolle
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Stoltenberg 		3–6, 4–6
5.March 1, 1993 Scottsdale, U.S.Hard Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sandon Stolle Flag of the United States.svg Mark Keil
Flag of the United States.svg Dave Randall 		5–7, 4–6
6.March 8, 1993 Indian Wells, U.S.Hard Flag of the United States.svg Scott Melville Flag of France.svg Guy Forget
Flag of France.svg Henri Leconte 		4–6, 5–7
7.May 3, 1993 Madrid, SpainClay Flag of the United States.svg Scott Melville Flag of Spain.svg Tomás Carbonell
Flag of Spain.svg Carlos Costa 		6–7, 2–6
8.May 24, 1993 Bologna, ItalyClay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Laurie Warder 		6–4, 4–6, 4–6
9.October 18, 1993 Tokyo Indoor, JapanCarpet (i) Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Grant Connell
Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith 		3–6, 4–6
10.February 28, 1994 Mexico City, MexicoClay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of the United States.svg Francisco Montana
Flag of the United States.svg Bryan Shelton 		3–6, 4–6
11.September 19, 1994 Bogotá, ColombiaClay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Daniel Nestor 		4–6, 6–7
12.April 24, 1995 Nice, FranceClay Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Cyril Suk
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Daniel Vacek 		6–3, 6–7, 6–7
13.May 12, 1997 Coral Springs, U.S.Clay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of the United States.svg Dave Randall
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Van Emburgh 		7–6, 2–6, 6–7
14.May 26, 1997 St. Poelten, AustriaClay Flag of the United States.svg Murphy Jensen Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Jones
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Melville 		2–6, 6–7

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References

  1. ↑ Bailey, Stephen (January 29, 2014). "Jensen resigns as head coach midway through 8th season". The Daily Orange.
  2. ↑ "Luke Jensen named Syracuse tennis coach", USA Today , August 29, 2006. Accessed December 26, 2007. "A 1985 graduate of East Grand Rapids High School in Michigan, Jensen reached the second round of the US Open just before enrolling at the University of Southern California, where he earned All-America honors in 1987 and 1988. Jensen won the 1983 Michigan High School State Singles Championship and earned high school All-America recognition."
  3. ↑ Biography of Luke Jensen on newengland.usta.com
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