Tornado Alicia Black facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | May 12, 1998 Boca Raton, Florida |
| Prize money | $47,348 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 33–17 |
| Career titles | 2 ITF |
| Highest ranking | No. 404 (February 2, 2015) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | Q2 (2014) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 6–6 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 348 (September 14, 2015) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 2R (2015) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2014) |
Tornado Alicia Black (born May 12, 1998) is an American former tennis player. She was known for her strong performances as a junior player. She achieved a high ranking in the junior circuit.
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Early Tennis Journey
Tornado Alicia Black learned to play tennis from Rick Macci. He is a famous tennis coach. Macci has coached many top players. These include tennis legends like Serena and Venus Williams.
Junior Tennis Success
Tornado showed great talent early on. She was a runner-up at the 2013 Junior US Open. This is a major tournament for young players. She played against Ana Konjuh in the final. It was a very close match.
Starting Professional Play
Tornado began her professional career on the ITF Circuit. This is where many players start. She won two singles titles there. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 404. This happened on February 2, 2015. She also reached No. 348 in doubles. This was on September 14, 2015.
Tornado made her first big professional appearance. This was at the 2014 Abierto Mexicano Telcel. She got a special entry called a wildcard. She played against a tough opponent.
Family and Challenges
Tornado has a younger sister named Hurricane Tyra. Both sisters are talented tennis players. People sometimes called them "the next Williams sisters". This was because of their skill and potential.
Dealing with Injuries
In 2017, Tornado faced a big challenge. She had a hip injury. This injury kept her from playing. She needed surgery to get better. Her last match on the circuit was in March 2017.
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