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luke jensen
Luke attended the University of Southern California, playing his unique game
with both hands, earning him singles and doubles All-American honors in 1985
and again in 1991. After turning professional in 1989, Luke fought a typically
spirited uphill battle for career success, despite being dogged by injury -
including an unexpected brush with a swinging glass door the same year,
which put him in surgery.
Luke is a strong supporter of grassroots youth tennis: "What I enjoy is going
to a city for the first time and teaching," he said. "That's what we have to do -
we're all in this together." These days, as well as playing and coaching, Luke
can regularly be seen commentating on ESPN and network TV as well as fulfilling
lively after-dinner speaking engagements around the country. He has also
written for USA Today, Tennis Magazine, Tennis Match and Racquet Magazine.
In his spare time he plays bass guitar, rides his Harley-Davidson and still endures
endless ribbing from his brother for accidentally breaking Murphy's nose in the
post-match, on-court celebrations in Paris in 1993. He lists The Right Stuff as
his favorite movie, Das Boot as his favorite book, and Marilyn Monroe as his
ultimate dream date. Of Luke, Murphy says: "Luke has tremendous foresight.
The way he acts is that of great leadership. I'd follow him anywhere!" |
