Scoville Jenkins facts for kids
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| Country (sports) |  United States |
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| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Born | September 23, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Turned pro | 2004 |
| Retired | 2010 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $353,515 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 6–15 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 187 (April 13, 2009) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open | 1R (2008) |
| US Open | 2R (2005) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 2–6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 198 (July 10, 2006) |
Scoville Jenkins (born September 23, 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Atlanta, Georgia. People sometimes called him "Sco." He played on the ATP Tour, which is where professional male tennis players compete. His highest ranking in singles was World No. 187 in April 2009.
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Early Tennis Days: Junior Career Highlights
Scoville Jenkins showed great talent in tennis from a young age.
Making History: USTA National Title
On August 16, 2004, when he was 17 years old, Scoville made history. He became the first African-American player to win the Boys' 18 USTA National Hard Court singles title. This was a big achievement in the tournament's 89-year history.
Junior Grand Slams and Rankings
In 2004, Scoville also did very well in junior Grand Slam tournaments.
- He reached the semi-finals at Junior Wimbledon.
- He made it to the quarter-finals at the Junior US Open.
- He also played in the junior Australian Open.
- He was ranked number 6 in the world for junior players by the ITF.
Professional Tennis Journey
Scoville Jenkins turned professional in 2004. He played against some of the best tennis players in the world.
First Big Wins: US Open Matches
At the 2005 U.S. Open, Scoville had an exciting first-round match. He won a tough five-set game against George Bastl. In the second round, he played against Rafael Nadal, who was ranked number 2 in the world at that time. Scoville lost in three close sets.
Almost Wimbledon: A Close Call
In June 2006, Scoville almost made it to Wimbledon for the first time. He played in the qualifying rounds. He was narrowly defeated in the third qualifying round by Joshua Goodall. It was a four-set match with three tie-breakers, showing how close the competition was.
Facing a Legend: Roger Federer
At the 2007 US Open, Scoville played against tennis legend Roger Federer in the first round. He lost the match in straight sets.
French Open Debut: 2008
In 2008, Scoville qualified for the French Open for the first time. He lost his first-round match to Luis Horna in four sets.
Later Career and Retirement
Scoville continued to play professional tennis for a few more years.
2009 Season Highlights
In 2009, Scoville played in several tournaments.
- He lost to Kevin Kim at the BNP Paribas Open.
- He qualified for the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.
- He beat Donald Young to reach the main draw.
- He then defeated Alexander Peya to get to the second round.
- He lost to Björn Phau in straight sets.
- At the French Open, he was defeated in the first round of qualifying.
Life After Professional Tennis
In August 2010, Scoville Jenkins decided to retire from professional tennis. He then started a new career path.
- He joined Kennesaw State University as an assistant coach for the men's tennis team.
- In June 2014, he graduated from the University of Washington.
- Currently, Scoville Jenkins is an assistant coach at Oklahoma State University.
