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: Masters
Bracket Completed
Match #31
Jan 08
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-0
Ryan Fu, Angie Walker
G1
11
7
G2
11
0
Match #44
Jan 09
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-2
G2
12
-10
Tyson McGuffin, Lacy Schneemann
G1
11
2
G2
12
10
Match #50
Jan 10
Anna Bright, Hayden Patriquin
G1
9
-11
G2
9
-11
Christian Alshon, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
9
11
G2
9
11
Match #53
Jan 11
Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns
G1
7
-11
G2
11
-5
G3
12
-10
Christian Alshon, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
7
11
G2
11
5
G3
12
10
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Catherine Parenteau / Federico Staksrud
Bronze:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #13
Jan 08
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-2
Cailyn Campbell, Cami Blake
G1
11
0
G2
11
2
Match #23
Jan 10
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-2
Rachel Rettger, Dominique Schaefer
G1
11
5
G2
11
2
Match #28
Jan 11
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-9
Kate Fahey, Tina Pisnik
G1
11
6
G2
11
9
Match #30
Jan 12
Rachel Rohrabacher, Anna Bright
G1
2
-11
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-8
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
2
11
G2
11
6
G3
11
8
Match #31
Jan 12
Jackie Kawamoto, Vivian Glozman
G1
10
-12
G2
7
-11
Tyra Hurricane Black, Jorja Johnson
G1
10
12
G2
7
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau
Silver:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Anna Bright
Bronze:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson
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