Meet the Pros

Stats: 5'10", Age 27, Right handed, Turned pro 2024. PPA Singles #17, Doubles #21, Mixed Doubles #13.

Born and raised in Marseille, France, Noe has been immersed in sports since age 4. As the #1 ranked junior tennis player in France in 2012, he secured three gold medals at the French national championships.

His college tennis career at the University of Illinois included a Big 10 conference championship and an Elite 8 NCAA appearance. In pickleball he has won The Kitchen Open ($25k prize), gold at biofreeze nationals 5.0 men's singles, and the APP Pro Shootout in Chicago.

Paddle: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 14mm.

Stats: 5'4", Age 26, Right handed, Turned pro 2024. PPA Singles #31, Doubles #62, Mixed Doubles #59. DUPR Doubles 5.399.

Samantha was born and raised in Grapevine, TX. She played college tennis at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and the University of Texas at Dallas, where she finished her Computer Science degree.

She was Conference Freshman Player of the Year and a two-time ITA All American, competing in the 2021 NCAA semifinals in doubles. She started competing in pickleball in mid 2023. She also holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Stats: 6'2", Age 34, Left handed, Turned pro 2023. PPA Singles #47, Doubles #39, Mixed Doubles #43.

Born in Croatia, Ivan moved to the United States in 2018 to play professional soccer. After 23 years on the pitch, he was introduced to pickleball in 2021 while teaching tennis in Tyler, TX.

Within a couple of months he was a self-proclaimed pickleball addict. He started competing professionally in 2022 and now plays full time. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Katie, whom he met through pickleball.

Stats: 6'2", Age 20, Right handed, Turned pro 2023. PPA Singles #43, Doubles #58, Mixed Doubles #178.

A CRBN-sponsored athlete, Luke discovered pickleball on vacation at Tres Palapas Baja Resort in Los Barriles, Mexico. He turned pro in 2021 and signed with the PPA in 2023.

Before his pro career, he was semi-pro in golf and played soccer. He enjoys cooking in his downtime and hanging out with friends.

Stats: 5'9", Age 20, Right handed, Turned pro 2022. PPA Singles #64, Doubles #35, Mixed Doubles #37.

Wyatt is a professional pickleball player from New Braunfels, TX, who turned pro in 2022. He aspires to one day represent the United States in the Olympics when pickleball earns its place.

Beyond competing, Wyatt is dedicated to growing the game as an instructor. He was once the youngest Certified IPTPA Level II teaching professional, sharing his knowledge with players of all levels.

Stats: 6'2", Age 33, Right handed, Turned pro 2020. PPA Singles #69, Doubles #35, Mixed Doubles #45.

Brandon discovered his love for pickleball in 2018 after his parents introduced him to the game while he was playing tennis. As his proficiency grew, he started competing against professionals.

Originally from Lima, Ohio, his background in table tennis and tennis, combined with a wristy shot and unconventional grip, makes him deceptive and unpredictable on court.

Paddle: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 3S 14mm.

Stats: 5'6", Age 29, Right handed, Turned pro 2025. PPA Singles #73, Doubles #102, Mixed Doubles #111.

Luana discovered pickleball through open plays in 2023, but it wasn't until 2024 that her competitive drive took over. With a background in high-level tennis, the transition felt natural.

She is now fully committed to pickleball: traveling for tournaments, training relentlessly, and carving out her place in the sport.

Stats: 5'4", Age 29, Right handed, Turned pro 2025. PPA Singles #79, Doubles #83, Mixed Doubles #93.

Known as Houston's Pickleball Sweetheart, Tatiana is a rising professional on the PPA Tour. Her big serve and quick hands at the net bring an aggressive, dynamic style.

A former NCAA Division I tennis player, she has earned career-high rankings as a Top 15 singles and Top 20 women's doubles player. She won gold at the International Pickleball Tournament in Peru and was drafted to the MLP Premier League's Dallas Flash.

Stats: 5'4", Age 20, Right handed, Turned pro 2024. PPA Singles #53, Doubles #60, Mixed Doubles #53.

Originally from Memphis, TN, Zoeya now resides in Austin, where she is a student at The University of Texas at Austin. A USTA junior tennis player and high school state tennis champion, she leads the Longhorn Pickleball Club as president.

Under her leadership the team won the 2025 DUPR Collegiate National Championship in Atlanta, defeating 64 top collegiate teams. Zoeya was named First-Team All-American in collegiate pickleball.

Stats: Age 26, Right handed, Turned pro 2024, raised in Amarillo, TX. PPA ranking fast approaching the top 100. DUPR 5.210.

A recent highlight: silver in Pro Women's Doubles at the PPA Challenger in Boise, ID. Known for her aggressive style of play and as the "Abbinator," she is as good at trash-talking as she is at hitting drops.

You will often see her practicing with her newly married husband, Tom. Paddle: Luzz ZZ.

Stats: Age 23, Right handed, Turned pro 2025. DUPR 5.046.

Kylie is a rising professional pickleball player and coach at Picklr McKinney. She has won open level tournaments in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles all across Texas.

She has competed for the Dallas Flash Showcase Team and is the current MILP National Champion DUPR 22 Dream Ticket recipient. Paddle: Sypik Avatar Pro.

Stats: Age 38, Right handed. PPA Doubles #220, Mixed Doubles #180. DUPR 5.171.

Bakersfield, CA born and bred, Nicole now calls Texas home. Her notable achievements include a bronze in Pro Singles and a silver in Pro Women's Doubles (partnered with Megan Fudge) at the APP Cayman Islands tournament.

Paddle: PIKKL Hurricane Pro 16mm.

Stats: Age 33, Right handed. DUPR 4.888.

Dallas was introduced to pickleball in 2019 by his brother-in-law and found the game more social than tennis. Among his achievements: winning the Men's Pro Bonus Draw at the 2024 US Open.

When he is not on a DFW court, you will find him playing in Naples, FL while visiting his parents. Paddle: Chorus Echo EX.

Stats: Age 45, Right handed. Head Pickleball Pro at Brookhaven Country Club. DUPR 5.371.

Ben found pickleball in 2016 when he weighed 300 lbs and his father was facing heart surgery. The two decided to get healthy together through the sport. Ben advanced to the pro level with numerous titles, then retired from the tour in 2021 to pursue his passion for teaching.

His father is now healthy, and Ben is building a world class pickleball program at Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas.