Wimbledon wild card and NCAA champion Paul Jubb earns LTA scholarship

Paul Jubb, the reigning NCAA singles champion and Wimbledon wild card from Hull, has taken the next step on his journey to the top.
Paul Jubb in action on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Picture:: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)Paul Jubb in action on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Picture:: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)
Paul Jubb in action on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. (Picture:: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

The 20-year-old has earned a place on the Lawn Tennis Association’s pro scholarship programme (PSP) – the highest level of support offered to developing players by the sport’s national governing body. Jubb shot to prominence last Spring when he became the first British player to win the singles title on the United States Collegiate circuit, the NCAA, while studying at the University of South Carolina.

That earned him entrance to the English summer’s grass court tournaments which saw him claim victories over higher-ranked opponents at Nottingham and Ilkley before securing a wild card into the main draw at Wimbledon. He also claimed his maiden ITF Tour men’s title in Cancun in November.

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Having finished college earlier this month, he will now relocate to London where his coaching will be led by David Felgate’s team at Junior Tennis Coaching (JTC).

PaulJubb: Yorkshire tennis prospect made his debut at Wimbledon last year. (Picture: PA)PaulJubb: Yorkshire tennis prospect made his debut at Wimbledon last year. (Picture: PA)
PaulJubb: Yorkshire tennis prospect made his debut at Wimbledon last year. (Picture: PA)

There are 12 players on a programme that was launched two years ago and has already helped Cameron Norrie on his way to the top 100. The programme provides access to world class coaching, science and medicine support from the LTA performance team, as well as financial support (up to £80,000) for players aged between 16 and 24 with genuine potential to reach the ATP/WTA top 100 within five years.

Jubb said: “I’m proud to have been selected for the pro scholarship programme, and I’m really grateful to the LTA for giving me access to so much support at the start of my professional career.

“Like everyone else, I’m looking forward to getting back out on court once this challenging time is behind us.”

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Leon Smith, the LTA’s head of men’s tennis, said: “There is still a long way to go for him but I’m confident Paul has the right attitude to continue his progress. This will stand him in very good stead for the coming years.”

Paul Jubb in action against Joao Sousa on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon last year (Picture: PA)Paul Jubb in action against Joao Sousa on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon last year (Picture: PA)
Paul Jubb in action against Joao Sousa on day two of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon last year (Picture: PA)

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