Despite his unimaginable start in life, the Brit never let this hold him back from achieving his goals, one that was realized when he became the 2019 NCAA men's singles champion.Serena Williams battles into third round, where Sloane Stephens awaitsFelix Auger-Aliassime cleared for flight with clean win over MurrayBattle of Belarus Part II – Azarenka power punches past SabalenkaKenin seizes the day in seamless straight-set win over FernandezWhen Paul Jubb won the 2019 NCAA singles championship, he hastily ripped off his shirt, pumped both of his fists and belted out one more final “Come on!” in relief after making history as the first Brit to clinch the prestigious collegiate title. He really helped me keep that mindset throughout. The Hull, England, native dropped just one set in his six victories en route to the title. Last year, Jubb defeated Nuno Borges … Obviously I wish they were still here today,” Jubb said. To cement that goal, he would have to solve Mississippi State's Nuno Borges, the top-ranked player in the country whom Jubb had lost to twice during the regular season. He is literally my savior.”While most tennis fans look up to stars such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Jubb found a hero in American player “I had a phase when I started watching Frances when I was 13 or 14. I was watching his videos and his upbringing because I felt that I could really relate to that,” said Jubb. After briefly contemplating the idea, Goffi decided to take a chance and made the four-hour trip up north to Hull to visit a 16-year-old, diamond-in-the-rough talent named Paul Jubb.After arriving via train, Goffi was picked up at the station by Johnny Carmichael, Jubb's junior coach and mentor. He said, ‘well I have to make this work because other wise I don’t have any other option.’ But Paul has been mature, he has had to earn things on his own for a long time, so he was ready to rock and roll from the day he got in.”Although the global spread of COVID-19 in 2020 put an end to what would have been Jubb's senior season, Goffi only sees a brighter future ahead for his once diamond in the rough.“Jubby doesn’t take anything he has for granted. She played a massive role in my life. Moments after speaking on television, a South Carolina flag was draped around his shoulders. “Unbeliveable,” Jubb said in his postgame TV interview. “Thank you so much for an amazing season,” Jubb said to them. When he got here, this was his next step.
He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of 1430 achieved on 30 July 2018. “Everyone has been supporting me this week, sending me messages, just shout out to you guys.USC men’s soccer head coach Mark Berson will schedule a limited number of fall games, including a game against Clemson. “Unbeliveable,” Jubb said … Winning NCAAs is great for him and it’s an amazing achievement very few people ever get to do that in their lives. On that particular journey he wasn’t having much success ,so James Trotman, an LTA coach, recommended he take a risk and go off the beaten path in search of talent. "We are delighted to announce the signing to the brand of British rising star, and reigning NCAA Singles Champion, Paul Jubb," Ellesse wrote on Instagram. Jubb had a shot to close out 6-4, but had to go to tiebreak. The Hull, England native went 32-4 during the regular season, helping lead USC to a 18-10 record.
He had a slew of former Gamecocks tennis players watching him Saturday, and a team back home who he’d gone through the season with. Jubb took the NCAA singles national championship on Saturday afternoon, edging Borges 6-3, 7-6 (2) in Orlando, Florida to claim the first such title in program history. Despite his unimaginable start in life, Jubb never let this hold him back from pursuing—and achieving—his goals, after being raised by his grandmother Valerie.“My grandma is super strong. And is probably the main rock since the start,” said Jubb.
It was so big for me today and somehow I did it.”When Jubb clinched the win, he fell to his back, hands on his face.
I could go to him with anything. He wasn’t just a tennis coach to me. Josh Goffi, head men’s tennis coach at the University of South Carolina, soon embraced Jubb as they both broke down into tears.“It was emotional for sure. NCAA DI Men’s Singles Champion! The previous best run was Guillaume Legat’s trip to the semis in 2001. Tragedy struck again a few years later when his mother passed.
And he said we did it. Conference USA pushed the conference season to the spring.Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community.