Jake Warde, Class of 2002

One of the finest junior players Colorado has ever produced, Jake was the first Coloradan to hold a national No. 1 ranking in any age division.

He was the top-ranked junior in singles in 1965, and again in 1966 in the boys’ 12s singles division. Jake also earned the top ranking three times in doubles in 1966 in the boys’ 12s, and again in 1967 and 1968 in the boys’ 14 division. In 1967, his national ranking reached No. 3 in boys’ 14 singles and in 1968 he held the No. 2 spot in that same division.

All told, Jake won a total of 10 USTA National Championship Titles. His numerous achievements inspired other Colorado junior players that they too could achieve success at the national level.