Nicole Pitts (born November 3, 1986) is an American former professional tennis player.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1986 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 584 (August 5, 2002) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 494 (March 7, 2005) |
Pitts, a Junior Orange Bowl (14s) champion in 2000, turned professional as a teenager.[1] She made a WTA Tour main draw appearance at the 2002 Kroger St. Jude International in Memphis, where she was beaten in the first round by the ninth-seeded Irina Selyutina.[2] With a wrist injury ending her career early, Pitts attended medical school in Tennessee and now works as a pediatric sports medicine physician.[3]
Personal life edit
Pitts is a half sister of tennis players Hurricane Tyra Black and Tornado Alicia Black, from her mother Gayal's marriage to their father Sylvester "Sly" Black, a former hitting coach of Nicole.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ Kohn, David (July 18, 2004). "A swing at tennis stardom". Baltimore Sun.
- ^ "Kroger St. Jude Monday At The Racquet Club of Memphis". Hattiesburg American. February 19, 2002.
- ^ Fialkov, Harvey (July 20, 2010). "Tornado blows away competition in USTA Girls 14s". Sun-Sentinel.
- ^ Brioso, Cesar (July 10, 1998). "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". Sun-Sentinel.
- ^ "Greatness in forecast for Tornado Black". ESPN.com. September 17, 2013.