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, born on March 2, 2001, is an American athlete. She used to play tennis and is now a pickleball player. Her sister, Tornado Alicia Black, is also a well-known tennis player.
Early Life and Nickname
Hurricane Tyra Black and her sister, Alicia "Tornado" Black, grew up in a family of athletes. Their dad, Sylvester Black, played tennis for Jamaica. When Tyra was just three years old, her parents gave her the nickname "Hurricane." This was to help her stand out as a future professional tennis star.
Tennis Career Highlights
Tyra Black was coached in tennis by Rick Macci. She played on the ITF Women's World Tennis Tour, which is a big international tennis circuit.
In December 2020, she won her first major title in Antalya, Turkey. She won a doubles tournament with her partner, Svenja Ochsner. They played on a clay court. It was a tough match, but they won the final in two sets. This win was a big step for her!
In 2022, Tyra had another great year. She won two singles titles in Antalya. These wins happened within just three weeks, showing her strong skills on the court. She also won a singles title in Guatemala City in 2021 and another in Santo Domingo in 2022.
Tyra Black has won a total of 5 singles titles and 2 doubles titles on the ITF tour. Her highest singles ranking was No. 331 in the world.
