Florida news: From Coco Gauff to Taylor Fritz - tennis stars living in the sunshine state
Florida is famously home to a large number of top tennis players, both past and present.
Its warm weather and top-tier facilities make it an ideal base for many professionals.
Here, Florida News Blitz outlines a list of notable tennis players who either currently live or have lived in the sunshine state.
Weather, facilities and tournaments make Florida a smash hit for tennis
With the French Open taking place at Roland Garros through May and June, it’s time for Florida News Blitz to take a look at how prominent tennis is as a sport throughout the sunshine state.
Tennis is a major part of the sports culture in Florida, thanks to the state's warm climate, abundance of facilities, and strong tradition in the sport.
Florida is home to many professional players, prestigious training academies, and a busy calendar of amateur and professional tournaments.
Tennis news: Coco Gauff – one of the leading athletes in 2024 women’s sports
Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya takes a look at American tennis star Coco Gauff, who at just 20 years old has established herself as one of this year’s household names in women’s sports.