Another mom tennis player is back on the tour. Former doubles world number 1 Barbora Strýcová is playing doubles with Hsieh Su-wei.

Strýcová hasn’t played in more than two years. During that time she gave birth to her son Vincent. But she is back with her former doubles partner Hsieh Su-wei. The doubles pair was popular among tennis fans before the break.

Strycova has been working hard on her fitness the last few months to get back on the tour. In 2019, she won her only grand slam title in doubles at Wimbledon with Hsieh Su-wei.

Her best singles result also came that same year when she reached the semifinals at Wimbledon. She won the bronze medal in doubles at the 2016 Rio Olympics with Lucie Šafářová.

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.