Craig Boynton
American tennis player and coach (born 1964)
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Craig Boynton (born June 19, 1964) is a tennis coach and a former player from the United States.
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| Country (sports) | United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| Born | June 19, 1964 Massillon, Ohio |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $12,536 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–1 |
| Highest ranking | No. 434 (April 16, 1990) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | Q1 (1991) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 4–6 |
| Highest ranking | No. 274 (August 22, 1988) |
Coaching
After retiring from playing, he became a coach in 1993. He was the coach of Hubert Hurkacz from March 2019 until end of 2024, and briefly with Alex Michelsen from August to October 2025.[1] He is currently coaching Reilly Opelka since 2026.[2]
He has also worked with players like Jim Courier, John Isner and Mardy Fish in the past.[3][4][5]
Tennis career
Boynton made his only singles appearance in the Grand Prix circuit at the 1988 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships; he entered the main draw as a qualifier, and lost to countryman Richey Reneberg in the first round.[citation needed]
Personal life
Boynton is married to former professional tennis player Teri Whitlinger. Their three children were born in Cincinnati before the family moved to Tampa in 2004.[6]
