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 on September 23, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a former professional tennis player. People sometimes called him "Sco." He played on the ATP Tour, which is where top tennis players compete. His highest ranking was World No. 187 in April 2009.
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Early Tennis Days
When Scoville was 17, he made history! On August 16, 2004, he became the first African-American player to win the Boys' 18 USTA National Hard Court singles title. This was a big deal in the tournament's 89-year history.
In 2004, Scoville did very well in junior tournaments. He reached the semi-finals at Junior Wimbledon. He also made it to the quarter-finals at the Junior US Open and the Junior Australian Open. He was ranked 6th among junior players worldwide.
Professional Career Highlights
Grand Slam Appearances
Scoville Jenkins played in some of the biggest tennis tournaments, known as Grand Slams.
US Open Matches
At the 2005 U.S. Open, Scoville won an exciting first-round match. He beat Swiss player George Bastl in five sets. In the second round, he faced the famous Rafael Nadal, who was ranked No. 2 in the world at the time. Scoville played well, but Nadal won in three close sets.
In the 2007 US Open, Scoville played against another tennis legend, Roger Federer, in the first round. Federer won that match.
French Open Debut
In 2008, Scoville qualified for the French Open for the first time. He played against Luis Horna in the first round. Horna won the match in four sets.
Other Notable Matches
In June 2006, Scoville almost made it to the main tournament at Wimbledon. He played a tough match in the final qualifying round against Joshua Goodall. Goodall won in four sets, with three of them going to a tie breaker.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2009, Scoville continued to play in various tournaments. He qualified for the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship. There, he beat Donald Young and then Alexander Peya to reach the second round. He then lost to Björn Phau.
In August 2010, Scoville Jenkins decided to retire from professional tennis. He then started a new path as a coach. He joined the staff at Kennesaw State University as an assistant coach for the men's team.
In June 2014, Scoville graduated from the University of Washington. He is currently an assistant coach at Oklahoma State University, helping young tennis players develop their skills.
