Craig Boynton (born June 19, 1964) is a

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coach and former player from the United States. Boynton made his only singles appearance in the

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at the

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; he entered the main draw as a qualifier, and lost to countryman

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in the first round. After retiring from playing, he became a coach in 1993. He was the coach of

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from March 2019 - 2024, and has worked with players like

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and

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in the past.

Personal life

Boynton is married to former professional tennis player Teri Whitlinger. Their three children were born in

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before the family moved to

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in 2004.

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