Luke Jensen

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.

Luke Jensen
Country (sports) United States
ResidenceAtlanta, Georgia
Born (1966-06-18) June 18, 1966
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 Open1R (1995)
US Open2R (1985, 1986)
Doubles
Career record252–297
Career titles10
Highest rankingNo. 6 (November 1, 1993)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open3R (1992)
French OpenW (1993)
Wimbledon3R (1992)
US OpenQF (1989)
Grand Slam Mixed Doubles results
Australian OpenF (1996)
French OpenF (1996)
WimbledonQF (1992, 1996)
US OpenSF (1995, 1997)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Tennis
Pan American Games
1987 IndianapolisMen's doubles
1987 IndianapolisMen's singles

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] Luke 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. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
1. February 1, 1988 Guarujá, Brazil Hard Ricardo Acuña Javier Frana
Diego Pérez		 6–1, 6–4
2. November 20, 1989 Johannesburg, South Africa Hard (i) Richey Reneberg Kelly Jones
Joey Rive		 6–0, 6–4
3. April 8, 1991 Orlando, U.S. Hard Scott Melville Nicolás Pereira
Pete Sampras		 6–7, 7–6, 6–3
4. April 29, 1991 Monte Carlo, Monaco Clay Laurie Warder Paul Haarhuis
Mark Koevermans		 5–7, 7–6, 6–4
5. May 27, 1991 Bologna, Italy Clay Laurie Warder Luiz Mattar
Jaime Oncins		 6–4, 7–6
6. May 25, 1992 Bologna, Italy Clay Laurie Warder Javier Frana
Javier Sánchez		 6–2, 6–3
7. June 7, 1993 French Open, Paris Clay Murphy Jensen Marc-Kevin Goellner
David Prinosil		 6–4, 6–7, 6–4
8. June 26, 1995 Nottingham, England Grass Murphy Jensen Patrick Galbraith
Danie Visser		 6–3, 5–7, 6–4
9. August 26, 1996 Long Island, U.S. Hard Murphy Jensen Hendrik Dreekmann
Alexander Volkov		 6–3, 7–6
10. July 21, 1997 Washington, D.C., U.S. Hard Murphy Jensen Neville Godwin
Fernon Wibier		 6–4, 6–4

14 runner-ups
No. Date Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
1. May 20, 1991 Rome, Italy Clay Laurie Warder Omar Camporese
Goran Ivanišević		 2–6, 3–6
2. October 7, 1991 Sydney Indoor, Australia Hard (i) Laurie Warder Jim Grabb
Richey Reneberg		 4–6, 4–6
3. April 6, 1992 Estoril, Portugal Clay Laurie Warder Hendrik Jan Davids
Libor Pimek		 6–3, 3–6, 5–7
4. January 18, 1993 Sydney Outdoor, Australia Hard Murphy Jensen Sandon Stolle
Jason Stoltenberg		 3–6, 4–6
5. March 1, 1993 Scottsdale, U.S. Hard Sandon Stolle Mark Keil
Dave Randall		 5–7, 4–6
6. March 8, 1993 Indian Wells, U.S. Hard Scott Melville Guy Forget
Henri Leconte		 4–6, 5–7
7. May 3, 1993 Madrid, Spain Clay Scott Melville Tomás Carbonell
Carlos Costa		 6–7, 2–6
8. May 24, 1993 Bologna, Italy Clay Murphy Jensen Danie Visser
Laurie Warder		 6–4, 4–6, 4–6
9. October 18, 1993 Tokyo Indoor, Japan Carpet (i) Murphy Jensen Grant Connell
Patrick Galbraith		 3–6, 4–6
10. February 28, 1994 Mexico City, Mexico Clay Murphy Jensen Francisco Montana
Bryan Shelton		 3–6, 4–6
11. September 19, 1994 Bogotá, Colombia Clay Murphy Jensen Mark Knowles
Daniel Nestor		 4–6, 6–7
12. April 24, 1995 Nice, France Clay David Wheaton Cyril Suk
Daniel Vacek		 6–3, 6–7, 6–7
13. May 12, 1997 Coral Springs, U.S. Clay Murphy Jensen Dave Randall
Greg Van Emburgh		 7–6, 2–6, 6–7
14. May 26, 1997 St. Poelten, Austria Clay Murphy Jensen Kelly Jones
Scott Melville		 2–6, 6–7

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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