Background
Black is the son of Donald and Velia Black and the brother of Cara Black and Byron Black, also professional tennis players.
Black is the son of Donald and Velia Black and the brother of Cara Black and Byron Black, also professional tennis players.
He attended the University of Southern California and was an All-American in singles and doubles (1993, 1994).
Black retired from the doubles circuit at the end of 2005. As a junior Wayne played league tennis for Highlands Sports Club in Harare. Doubles (18 titles, 15 runner-ups)
Doubles performance timeline
A = did not attend tournament.
He won two men"s doubles Grand Slam titles (2001 United States Open and 2005 Australian Open) with compatriot Kevin Ullyett and two Grand Slam mixed doubles titles (2002 French Open and 2004 Wimbledon) with sister Cara. Black reached his career-high doubles ranking of 4 on 31 January 2005, following his second Grand Slam title win at the 2005 Australian Open with compatriot Kevin Ullyett.