Jerry Shang | On the Rise: A Tennis Student-Athlete with Big Dreams

Juncheng (Jerry) Shang has been training at IMG Academy for two years, and his game has only been on the rise since then. Currently ranked No. 4 on the ITF junior tour, this student-athlete, originally from China, has his sights set on the world's top ranking as well as a future career on the ATP tour. 

While at IMG, this 16-year-old has been able to train with pros like Michael Mmoh and Sebastian Korda, and he also hits with top juniors like Shintaro Mochizuki. He's working directly with IMG tennis coaches, including Martin Damm Sr. and Jimmy Arias, who are able to help him hone in on specific tactics and strategies that have a direct impact on his results. 

In this exclusive video, check out what's motivating Shang as well as what he's currently focused on inside IMG's tennis facilities.

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