Byron Black

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Byron Black (born October 6, 1969 in Salisbury, Rhodesia) is a former touring professional tennis player from and Davis Cup player for Zimbabwe.

He is the brother of Cara and Wayne Black, both professional tennis players.

In 1995 Black was a US Open quarterfinalist and in 2000 he reached the same round at Wimbledon. His highest career singles ranking was World No. 22, which he achieved in June 1996.

A superb doubles player, Black became world no. 1 in doubles in February 1994. He won the 1994 French Open partnering Jonathan Stark. Black was a doubles finalist in three other majors, the 1994 and 2001 Australian Opens and 1996 Wimbledon.

Black is one of the few pro players to have played with a double-handed forehand.