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.
2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #13
Nov 3
Tyra Hurricane Black, Gabriel Tardio
G1
13
-11
G2
11
-0
Julian Arnold, Pierina Imparato
G1
13
11
G2
11
0
Match #39
Nov 4
Tyra Hurricane Black, Gabriel Tardio
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-9
Hong kit Wong, Kei Sawaki
G1
11
2
G2
11
9
Match #52
Nov 5
Tyra Hurricane Black, Gabriel Tardio
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-8
Pablo Tellez, Mari Humberg
G1
11
1
G2
11
8
Match #58
Nov 6
Rachel Rohrabacher, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-7
Gabriel Tardio, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
4
G2
11
7
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Bracket Completed
Match #25
Nov 5
Jorja Johnson, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-1
Estee Widdershoven, Lauren Stratman
G1
11
3
G2
11
1
Match #37
Nov 6
Jorja Johnson, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-7
Kiora Kunimoto, Genie Erokhina
G1
11
8
G2
11
7
Match #43
Nov 7
Jorja Johnson, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
7
-11
G2
3
-11
Catherine Parenteau, Sofia Sewing
G1
7
11
G2
3
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Catherine Parenteau / Sofia Sewing
Bronze:
