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: Proton Tucson Open
Bracket Completed
Match #37
Feb 07
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-1
G2
6
-11
G3
11
-1
Marshall Brown, Marcela Hones
G1
11
1
G2
6
11
G3
11
1
Match #47
Feb 07
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-4
Hunter Johnson, Parris Todd
G1
12
10
G2
11
4
Match #52
Feb 07
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-4
Hayden Patriquin, Rachel Rohrabacher
G1
11
1
G2
11
4
Match #54
Feb 08
Maggie Brascia, James Johnson
G1
5
-11
G2
9
-11
Christian Alshon, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
5
11
G2
9
11
Match #56
Feb 09
Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-8
G3
11
-5
Christian Alshon, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
8
G2
11
8
G3
11
5
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Kate Fahey / Dylan Frazier
Bracket Completed
Match #19
Feb 08
Tyra Hurricane Black, Parris Todd
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-0
Michelle Esquivel, Lingwei Kong
G1
11
0
G2
11
0
Match #24
Feb 09
Tyra Hurricane Black, Parris Todd
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-3
Tina Pisnik, Kate Fahey
G1
11
8
G2
11
3
Match #26
Feb 09
Rachel Rohrabacher, Anna Bright
G1
11
-4
G2
6
-11
G3
11
-8
Tyra Hurricane Black, Parris Todd
G1
11
4
G2
6
11
G3
11
8
Match #27
Feb 09
Marietta Tuionetoa, Meghan Dizon
G1
2
-11
G2
4
-11
Tyra Hurricane Black, Parris Todd
G1
2
11
G2
4
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau
Silver:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Anna Bright
Bronze:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Parris Todd
PPA Tour: Carvana Mesa Cup
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