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Jermaine Jenkins

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Jermaine Jenkins
Country (sports) United States
Born (1984-11-20) November 20, 1984 (age 40)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 1386 (September 15, 2008)
Doubles
Highest rankingNo. 1210 (April 21, 2008)

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]

References

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  1. ^ Juzwiak, Jason (February 28, 2019). "Jermaine Jenkins: from college champ to Osaka's new coach". WTA Tennis. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  2. ^ "A closer look at Osaka's new coach Jermaine Jenkins". Baseline. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "TENNIS/ No. 1 Osaka hires Jermaine Jenkins as new coach:The Asahi Shimbun". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Hall, Mark (March 4, 2019). "Who is Naomi Osaka's coach Jermaine Jenkins". Tennis Tonic. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Ilic, Jovica (December 3, 2017). "Serena Williams hires former Virginia Cavaliers standout as hitting partner". Tennis World. Retrieved December 27, 2017.