Based in Los Angeles, California, Jason Borba joined Unbreakable Performance in 2015 and continues to schedule coaches and train clients as the head of mixed martial arts (MMA). The California native previously spent more than six years with the United States Army, earning various military accolades. When is not training clients, Jason Borba enjoys staying active by watching sports and playing tennis, among other outdoor interests.
The four most prestigious events in tennis, commonly but incorrectly referred to as grand slams, are Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the French Open. While the term “grand slam” is actually used for the rare achievement of winning all four tournaments in the same year, the usage has caught on, and the Indian Wells tournament in southern California has earned the unofficial title as the “fifth slam.”
The expansion of the Indian Wells tournament since its inception in 1974 has been considerable, perhaps highlighted by the tournament’s move in 2011 to become the first tournament in the world to feature Hawkeye replay technology on all match courts, beating all four major tournaments to the punch. In 1996, Indian Wells became one of the few non-major tournaments at the time to host a joint men’s and women’s tournament. With a combined purse of more than $17 million, the Indian Wells tournament is one of the most lucrative in the sport.
A quick look at past winners on both tours is further evidence of the caliber of play seen at the unofficial fifth major. Notable male champions include Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on five occasions each, Rafael Nadal three times, and two titles for Pete Sampras. Multi-time female champions include Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Martina Navratilova.
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