Have you noticed that many top tennis pros train and live in Florida? Have you always wondered why?

Florida has excellent weather throughout the year that’s great for outdoor tennis. During winter, Florida weather is in the 70s and ideal for outdoor tennis. So the weather is one of the key reasons tennis players live in Florida.

USTA has a training facility in Florida with 98 courts. So for US players, living in Florida gives them access to USTA courts and coaching staff.

Florida has no state income tax. Tennis players routinely seek destinations that have tax advantages. This is one reason why many tennis players call Monte Carlo home.

Florida also has several tennis academies that attract top talent from across the world. So there’s a tennis ecosystem that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Florida has a ton of public courts that you can use for free. Easy access to tennis courts saves players money and allows them to practice often.

Tennis players love to have fun. Florida’s beaches are a great way to relax away from the tennis court.

John Isner and his wife Madison welcomed their fourth child this week. The couple already had a daughter and two sons. The gender of the newborn is unknown at this time.

Isner married Madison in 2017. He has had four kids since then while playing tennis full-time. That’s four aces and a game to John Isner. Also, that’s a busy family.

John Isner was ranked world number 8 in 2018 but his ranking has slipped to 68 in the world. In 2023, he reached the finals at the Dallas Open, his hometown tournament. This year, he also played his record 500th tiebreak, becoming the first man to achieve that feat.

Isner played college tennis at the University of Georgia. His best grand slam result came at Wimbledon in 2018, reaching the semifinals. He has earned over $23 million in prize money in his career