Five things to know about NCAA champion Paul Jubb

Paul Jubb claimed history at the this year's NCAA Championships. The teenaged Brit became the first man from the University of South Carolina to capture an NCAA singles championship after he ousted top-seeded Nuno Borges from Mississippi state.

Jubb has been making headlines ever since. The rising star is already finding success on the ATP tour, ousting No. 78-ranked Andrey Rublev, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the final round of qualifying of Eastbourne. He would lose to Taylor Fritz in the main draw.

Since the world No. 472 isn't American he didn't receive the traditional US Open wild card for winning the NCAAs, but he's been awarded a wild card into Wimbledon. The rising junior decided to play as an amateur and will be foregoing his £45,000 first-round prize money. He has one year left of college and intends to finish his degree.

Although he will be returning to college tennis following his Wimbledon debut, he's one to keep your eyes on. Here are some things to know about the 2019 NCAA champion.

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The 19-year-old lost both of his parents at an early age. Jubb doesn't speak about these events often but, on Father's Day, Jubb posted a photo of himself and his dad Shaun.

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Jubb took two losses to Mississippi State's Borges during the 2019 season, but in the most important match, he finally prevailed. He defeated Borges 6-3, 7-6, to claim the NCAA title for the first time in program history.

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Earlier this month, the 19-year-old won his first ATP Challenger match.

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Jubb was raised by his grandmother, Valerie Jubb in Hull England. Valerie used her pension and family allowance to care for her grandson and to give him the best opportunities.

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The Brit is friends with Frances Tiafoe and the two hit the practice court in London in preparation for grass-court season.