The Skilled Pickle

Player Profiles

Profiles of the top pro pickleball players.

Player Profiles

Adam Stone Player Profile

Get to know Adam Stone, a touring pro pickleball player, podcast co-host and former collegiate tennis player at UT Tyler.

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Anna Leigh Waters Player Profile

Discover the achievements of Anna Leigh Waters, one of the youngest professional pickleball players in history and a top-ranked doubles player.

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Ben Johns Player Profile

Get to know Ben Johns, one of the most successful players in pro pickleball: his background, playing style, brother Collin and signature Joola paddle.

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Collin Johns Player Profile

Meet Collin Johns, a top touring pro pickleball player with a tennis background and the older brother and frequent doubles partner of Ben Johns.

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Jennifer Dawson Player Profile

Jennifer Dawson went from college tennis to pro pickleball, winning the 2017 U.S. Open Triple Crown and a 2021 Senior Triple Crown. Read her profile.

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Lea Jansen Player Profile

Meet Lea Jansen, a PPA Tour pro who moved from college tennis at Washington State to women's pickleball. Read her background and career highlights.

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Riley Newman Player Profile

Riley Newman is a Whidbey Island native and former college tennis player who became one of pro pickleball's top doubles players. Read his profile.

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Simone Jardim Player Profile

Simone Jardim is a Brazilian-born pro pickleball champion and former college tennis coach who won multiple US Open singles titles. Read her profile.

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Tyler Loong Player Profile

Tyler Loong is a left-handed Utah pro pickleball player known for the Erne, plus founder of PickleFuel USA. Read his profile, background and style.

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Tyson McGuffin Player Profile

Tyson McGuffin is a Washington-raised former tennis pro turned top pickleball player and coach. Read about his career, style and background.

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Zane Navratil Player Profile

Zane Navratil is a Wisconsin-raised former accountant and tennis player turned top pro pickleball player. Read about his career, style and background.