Luke Jensen
File:Luke Jensen 2009 US Open 01.jpg |
Country |
23x15px United States |
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Residence |
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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Born |
(1966-06-18) June 18, 1966 (age 54) Grayling, Michigan, U.S. |
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Height |
6'3" (190 cm) |
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Turned pro |
1987 |
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Plays |
Ambidextrous (one-handed backhand) |
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Prize money |
$1,314,855 |
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Singles |
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Career record |
12–43 |
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Career titles |
0 |
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Highest ranking |
No. 168 (July 25, 1988) |
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Grand Slam Singles results |
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Australian Open |
1R (1995) |
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US Open |
2R (1985, 1986) |
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Doubles |
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Career record |
252–297 |
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Career titles |
10 |
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Highest ranking |
No. 6 (November 1, 1993) |
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Grand Slam Doubles results |
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Australian Open |
3R (1992) |
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French Open |
W (1993) |
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Wimbledon |
3R (1992) |
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US Open |
QF (1989) |
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Mixed doubles |
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Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results |
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Australian Open |
F (1996) |
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French Open |
F (1996) |
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Wimbledon |
QF (1992, 1996) |
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US Open |
SF (1995, 1997) |
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Luke Jensen (born June 18, 1966) is a former professional male tennis player from the United States. He attended University of Southern California from 1986–87 and earned singles All-American honors both years (doubles in 1987). He compiled a 106-57 record in seven and a half seasons as the head women's tennis coach at Syracuse University, resigning in January 2014 to pursue professional opportunities. [1]
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 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.
Doubles Titles (10)
Legend
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Grand Slam (1)
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Tennis Masters Cup (0)
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ATP Masters Series (1)
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ATP Championship Series (1)
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ATP Tour (7)
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Titles by Surface
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Hard (5)
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Clay (4)
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Grass (1)
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Carpet (0)
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No.
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Date
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Tournament
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Surface
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Partnering
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Opponent in the final
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Score
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1.
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February 1, 1988
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Guarujá, Brazil
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Hard
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23x15px Ricardo Acuña
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23x15px Javier Frana 23x15px Diego Pérez
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6–1, 6–4
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2.
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November 20, 1989
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Hard (i)
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23x15px Richey Reneberg
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23x15px Kelly Jones 23x15px Joey Rive
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6–0, 6–4
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3.
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April 8, 1991
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Orlando, U.S.
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Hard
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23x15px Scott Melville
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23x15px Nicolás Pereira 23x15px Pete Sampras
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6–7, 7–6, 6–3
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4.
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April 29, 1991
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Monte Carlo, Monaco
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Clay
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Paul Haarhuis 23x15px Mark Koevermans
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5–7, 7–6, 6–4
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5.
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May 27, 1991
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Bologna, Italy
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Clay
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Luiz Mattar 23x15px Jaime Oncins
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6–4, 7–6
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6.
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May 25, 1992
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Bologna, Italy
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Clay
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Javier Frana 23x15px Javier Sánchez
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6–2, 6–3
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7.
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June 7, 1993
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French Open, Paris
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Marc-Kevin Goellner 23x15px David Prinosil
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6–4, 6–7, 6–4
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8.
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June 26, 1995
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Nottingham, England
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Grass
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Patrick Galbraith 23x15px Danie Visser
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6–3, 5–7, 6–4
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9.
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August 26, 1996
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Long Island, U.S.
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Hard
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Hendrik Dreekmann 23x15px Alexander Volkov
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6–3, 7–6
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10.
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July 21, 1997
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Washington, D.C., U.S.
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Hard
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Neville Godwin 23x15px Fernon Wibier
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6–4, 6–4
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Runner-ups (14)
No.
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Date
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Tournament
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Surface
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Partnering
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Opponent in the final
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Score
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1.
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May 20, 1991
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Rome, Italy
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Clay
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Omar Camporese 23x15px Goran Ivanišević
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2–6, 3–6
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2.
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October 7, 1991
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Sydney Indoor, Australia
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Hard (i)
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Jim Grabb 23x15px Richey Reneberg
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4–6, 4–6
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3.
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April 6, 1992
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Estoril, Portugal
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Clay
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23x15px Laurie Warder
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23x15px Hendrik Jan Davids 23x15px Libor Pimek
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6–3, 3–6, 5–7
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4.
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January 18, 1993
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Sydney Outdoor, Australia
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Hard
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Sandon Stolle 23x15px Jason Stoltenberg
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3–6, 4–6
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5.
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March 1, 1993
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Scottsdale, U.S.
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Hard
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23x15px Sandon Stolle
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23x15px Mark Keil 23x15px Dave Randall
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5–7, 4–6
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6.
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March 8, 1993
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Indian Wells, U.S.
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Hard
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23x15px Scott Melville
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23x15px Guy Forget 23x15px Henri Leconte
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4–6, 5–7
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7.
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May 3, 1993
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Madrid, Spain
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Clay
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23x15px Scott Melville
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23x15px Tomás Carbonell 23x15px Carlos Costa
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6–7, 2–6
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8.
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May 24, 1993
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Bologna, Italy
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Danie Visser 23x15px Laurie Warder
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6–4, 4–6, 4–6
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9.
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October 18, 1993
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Tokyo Indoor, Japan
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Carpet
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Grant Connell 23x15px Patrick Galbraith
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3–6, 4–6
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10.
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February 28, 1994
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Francisco Montana 23x15px Bryan Shelton
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3–6, 4–6
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11.
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September 19, 1994
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Bogotá, Colombia
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Mark Knowles 23x15px Daniel Nestor
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4–6, 6–7
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12.
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April 24, 1995
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Nice, France
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Clay
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23x15px David Wheaton
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23x15px Cyril Suk 23x15px Daniel Vacek
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6–3, 6–7, 6–7
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13.
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May 12, 1997
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Coral Springs, U.S.
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Dave Randall 23x15px Greg Van Emburgh
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7–6, 2–6, 6–7
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14.
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May 26, 1997
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St. Poelten, Austria
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Clay
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23x15px Murphy Jensen
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23x15px Kelly Jones 23x15px Scott Melville
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2–6, 6–7
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References
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Persondata
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Name
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Jensen, Luke
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Alternative names
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Short description
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American tennis player and coach
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Date of birth
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June 18, 1966
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Place of birth
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Grayling, Michigan
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Date of death
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Place of death
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