Ashworth Adds Gruindelingh to Coaching Staff

DURHAM – Duke women’s tennis head coach Jamie Ashworth has announced the hiring of Gerhard Gruindelingh as an assistant coach effective immediately.

“I am both honored and grateful to have been given the opportunity to join Duke University and the women’s tennis team,” said Gruindelingh. “I am looking forward to working alongside the top athletes and coaches in college tennis. I am excited and hopeful for the season ahead and I’ll see you out on the tennis

courts.”

Gruindelingh joins the Blue Devils after a four-year stint as an assistant professional at the Innis Arden Golf Club in Old Greenwhich, Conn. He was responsible for developing and promoting tennis programs for all age groups, including the junior’s league and women’s team. Gruindelingh organized practices, clinics and private lessons at the club and provided feedback to athletes to improve their game.

In March, Gruindelingh was hired as an associate head coach at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., where he worked to plan, organize and implement high quality lessons, clinics, camps and other tennis programs. He also worked directly with the Director of Racquet Sports and other head professionals to identify areas of growth and options for increased revenue for the national training center.

A four-year letterwinner at the University of South Alabama, Gruindelingh compiled a 60-50 overall singles record during his tenure, including a 44-37 mark in dual matches. He was a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference honoree in doubles, earning second team honors with Manuel Belda in 2014 and first team accolades with fellow Duke assistant coach Daniel Leitner a year later. His partnership with Leitner resulted in a 12-3 mark at No. 1 and a 17-5 record overall. Gruindelingh went 4-4 at No. 1 with Belda and posted a 15-8 overall doubles record.

Gruindelingh graduated from South Alabama with his bachelor’s degree in business management in 2017, before going back to earn his master’s degree in health education in 2019.

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