Originally from Boca Raton, FL, Tyra Black comes from a family with a rich tennis tradition. With parents who excelled in the sport—her father, Sylvester Black, played for the Jamaican Davis Cup team, and her sister, Tornado Alicia Black, is also a talented tennis player—Black naturally gravitated towards tennis herself.
In her professional tennis career, Black achieved success on the ITF Tour, clinching titles in both singles and doubles tournaments. Despite her achievements in tennis, Black recently discovered a new passion for pickleball. Winning her first tournament in the sport stands out as one of her fondest memories.
Beyond the court, Black enjoys immersing herself in nature. Hiking and exploring various nature parks are among her favorite pastimes. Her love for the outdoors complements her athletic pursuits, providing balance and fulfillment in her life.
PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Match #61
Apr 28
Tyra Hurricane Black, Will Howells
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-4
Yuta Funemizu, Christa Gecheva
G1
11
6
G2
11
4
Match #78
Apr 29
Tyra Hurricane Black, Will Howells
G1
11
-3
Jack Sock, Lea Jansen
G1
11
3
Match #86
Apr 30
Jessie Irvine, Noe Khlif
G1
9
-11
G2
0
-11
Will Howells, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
9
11
G2
0
11
Match #90
May 1
Anna Bright, Hayden Patriquin
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-1
Will Howells, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
0
G2
11
1
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #25
Apr 29
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-0
Allison Phillips, Abbigal Hatton
G1
11
7
G2
11
0
Match #37
Apr 30
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-6
Judit Castillo, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
4
G2
11
6
Match #43
May 1
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-8
Meghan Dizon, Tina Pisnik
G1
11
0
G2
11
8
Gold:
Silver:
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