Hurricane Tyra Black facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | US$ 35,280 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 87–44 (66.41%) |
| Career titles | 5 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 331 (November 7, 2022) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 27–27 (50%) |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 640 (November 21, 2022) |
Hurricane Tyra Black was born on March 2, 2001. She is an American athlete who plays pickleball. She used to play tennis. Her sister, Tornado Alicia Black, is also a well-known athlete.
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Early Life and Her Unique Name
Hurricane Tyra Black and her sister, Tornado Alicia Black, grew up with parents Sylvester and Gayal Black. Their dad, Sylvester, played tennis for the Jamaican team.
When Tyra was just three years old, her parents gave her the nickname "Hurricane." They hoped this cool name would help her become a famous professional tennis player one day.
Tennis Career Highlights
Hurricane Tyra Black was coached in tennis by Rick Macci. She played in many tournaments organized by the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour.
In December 2020, she won her first professional tennis title. This was a doubles tournament in Antalya, Turkey. She teamed up with Swiss player Svenja Ochsner. They won the final match against Gergana Topalova and Daniela Vismane. This victory earned Black $478 in prize money.
In 2022, Hurricane Tyra Black had a great year. She won two singles titles in Antalya, Turkey. These wins happened within just three weeks of each other.
Singles Achievements
Hurricane Tyra Black played in seven singles finals during her career. She won five of these matches and was the runner-up in two. Her wins included tournaments in Antalya, Turkey, and Guatemala City.
Doubles Achievements
In doubles, Hurricane Tyra Black reached five finals. She won two of these tournaments and was the runner-up in three. Her doubles wins were in Antalya, Turkey, and Cundinamarca, Colombia.
