Jay Berger

Jay Berger (born November 26, 1966) is an American former professional tennis player who reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 7 on April 16, 1990. During his playing career from 1986 to 1991, he won three singles titles and one doubles title on the ATP Tour, compiling a 141–80 win-loss record and earning $992,136 in prize money. After retiring due to injury, Berger transitioned into coaching and administration, serving as head men's tennis coach at the University of Miami, Head of Men's Tennis for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Player Development from 2008 to 2017, and currently as Director of Athletics at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Berger began playing tennis at age seven and attended Clemson University before turning professional after the 1986 US Open. His notable playing achievements include reaching the round of 16 at the 1985 US Open as an amateur by upsetting then-ranked No. 16 Brian Teacher, winning his first ATP singles title in Buenos Aires in 1986, and finishing 1989 as the year-end No. 10 with a 40–19 record. Berger also represented the United States in the Davis Cup, going undefeated in two singles matches in 1988 and 1990, and he secured additional ATP titles in São Paulo in 1988 (singles and doubles with Horacio de la Peña) and Charleston in 1989. A right-handed player known for his baseline game and competitive intensity, Berger's career was cut short by chronic knee injuries, but he remained influential in American tennis through his post-playing roles.

Jay Berger was born on November 26, 1966, in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Of Jewish heritage, he attended Hebrew school and underwent a Bar Mitzvah during his early years.

Berger, who comes from a Jewish background, married outside the faith, and the family has not raised the children in the Jewish religion.