Can a tennis star learn to play the sport backwards? A French Open wild card may be the answer
Jermaine Jenkins, a national development coach at the U.S. Tennis Association, has been mentoring young tennis talent, including 15-year-old Akasha Urhobo. Urhobo's unconventional playing style has caught Jenkins' attention, leading to her rapid rise in rankings. She has improved significantly, climbing nearly 250 spots in the world rankings since last year.
- ▪Jermaine Jenkins has been a national development coach at the U.S. Tennis Association since 2019.
- ▪Akasha Urhobo was first noticed by Jenkins during a tournament in Florence, S.C. in 2022.
- ▪Urhobo's unique approach to tennis involves coming to the net on every point, which is uncommon in modern women's tennis.
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