Nicole Gibbs

Nicole Gibbs is an American former professional tennis player born on March 3, 1993, in Cincinnati, Ohio.1 She had a notable collegiate tennis career at Stanford University, where she won two consecutive NCAA singles championships.3

Professional Tennis Career: During her professional career, Gibbs reached her best singles ranking of world No. 68 in 2016.1 She competed in various WTA tournaments, including Grand Slam events like the US Open, where she won her first Grand Slam main-draw matches in 2014.1 In 2015, she was named World TeamTennis (WTT) Female Most Valuable Player.1

Personal Challenges: In May 2019, Gibbs faced a significant health challenge when a routine dental visit revealed a rare form of sweat gland cancer called microcystic adnexal carcinoma. Fortunately, she became cancer-free and continued her tennis career.1

Retirement and Post-Tennis Life: Gibbs retired from professional tennis on February 15, 2021.1 After retirement, she became a mother and planned to enroll in law school.4 She now lives in Venice, Los Angeles with her husband Jack Brody and daughter Sky.4

Career Highlights:

• Won seven singles and five doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit1
• Peaked at No. 107 in WTA doubles rankings1
• Graduated from Stanford University in 20141
• Total career prize money: $1,839,7202