Scoville Jenkins
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Scoville Jenkins is a former professional tennis player on the ATP Tour http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/playerprofiles/?playernumber=J290. He is sometimes referred to by his nickname "Sco". He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of 187 on April 13, 2009.
. In his second round match, Jenkins played then world no. 2 Rafael Nadal
, who won in three close sets.
In June 2006, Jenkins nearly qualified for his first appearance at Wimbledon
, but was narrowly defeated in the 3rd qualifying round by Joshua Goodall
in a four-set match that featured three tie breakers.
In the 2007 U.S. Open, Jenkins drew Roger Federer
in the first round, and lost to him 6–3, 6–2, 6–4.
In 2008, Jenkins qualified for the French Open for the first time, but lost to Luis Horna
in the first round, 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 6–0.
in the 2009 BNP Paribas Open. Scoville came through qualifying at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, where he beat Donald Young in the final round. He then routed Alexander Peya
to reach the second round. He the fell to semifinalist Björn Phau
in straight sets. At the French Open, Scoville was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Sergei Bubka 7–6(5), 4–6, 6–4.
In August 2010, Jenkins retired from professional tennis and joined the staff at Kennesaw State University
as assistant men's coach.
Junior career
On August 16, 2004, at the age of 17, Jenkins became the first African-American to capture the Boys' 18 USTA National Hard Court title in singles in the tournament's 89-year history.Professional career
At the 2005 U.S. Open, Jenkins won a dramatic first round match in five sets against Swiss veteran George BastlGeorge Bastl
George Edward Bastl is a professional tennis player from Switzerland. He is ranked at World No. 845 as of August 22, 2011.He has reached one singles final in his career – at Tashkent in 1999.-Tennis career:...
. In his second round match, Jenkins played then world no. 2 Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. , he is ranked No. 2 by the Association of Tennis Professionals...
, who won in three close sets.
In June 2006, Jenkins nearly qualified for his first appearance at Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
, but was narrowly defeated in the 3rd qualifying round by Joshua Goodall
Joshua Goodall
Joshua Jake Goodall is a British tennis player and the current British No.12 in Doubles, His ATP Doubles world ranking is 293...
in a four-set match that featured three tie breakers.
In the 2007 U.S. Open, Jenkins drew Roger Federer
Roger Federer
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who held the ATP no. 1 position for a record 237 consecutive weeks, and 285 weeks overall. As of 28 November 2011, he is ranked World No. 3 by the Association of Tennis Professionals . Federer has won a men's record 16 Grand Slam singles titles...
in the first round, and lost to him 6–3, 6–2, 6–4.
In 2008, Jenkins qualified for the French Open for the first time, but lost to Luis Horna
Luis Horna
Luis Horna Biscari is a former tour professional tennis player from Peru, who turned professional in 1998. Horna plays right-handed, he has a strong serve for a relatively short player and the forehand is his best stroke. He uses a single-handed backhand and his favourite surface is clay...
in the first round, 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 6–0.
2009
Jenkins lost to Kevin KimKevin Kim
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in the 2009 BNP Paribas Open. Scoville came through qualifying at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship, where he beat Donald Young in the final round. He then routed Alexander Peya
Alexander Peya
Alexander Peya is an Austrian male tennis player. He reached a career high singles ranking of No. 92 on April 30, 2007. His career high doubles ranking was No. 48 on January 15, 2007. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and currently resides there.In September 2008 Peya helped Austria to a Davis Cup...
to reach the second round. He the fell to semifinalist Björn Phau
Bjorn Phau
Björn Phau is a German tennis player and the son of a German mother and an Indonesian father. He reached a singles ranking of 59 in the world on 19 June 2006. He defeated Andre Agassi 7–5, 7–5 at the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships. In an interview, Agassi cited Phau as one of the quickest tennis...
in straight sets. At the French Open, Scoville was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Sergei Bubka 7–6(5), 4–6, 6–4.
In August 2010, Jenkins retired from professional tennis and joined the staff at Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University, also referred to as KSU, Kennesaw, or Kennesaw State, is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university that is part of the University System of Georgia. The university's main campus is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, approximately north of Atlanta...
as assistant men's coach.