Franklin found his calling mentoring young players at the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation and Morgan State. He forged a close working bond with JTCC trainee Hailey Baptiste, who invited him to travel as part of her team; Baptiste rose into the WTA top 40, and Franklin dubbed her a “Dark Horse” while insisting he still has plenty to prove.
The siblings credit one another for pushing forward. Frances has praised Franklin’s steady belief and support at tournaments, and Franklin says being part of his brother’s journey is a blessing rather than a burden — a partnership that helped both reach new heights.