Meet the Pros

Noe Khlif is a professional pickleball player who competes on the PPA Tour in men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles. Ranked among the world's top 10 players, he has become one of the sport's leading competitors and was part of the New Jersey 5s team that won the 2026 Major League Pickleball championship.

Born and raised in Marseille, France, Noe began playing tennis at age four. He trained at the French Federation Center from ages 12-16 and rose to become France's #1 ranked junior player in 2012. He won three gold medals at the French national championships in singles and doubles.

In 2016, Noe moved to the United States to play tennis at the University of Illinois, becoming the first in his family to make the move across the Atlantic. His college career included a Big Ten championship and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance with one of the nation's top teams.

After a successful tennis career, Noe turned to professional pickleball in 2024. Since then, he has earned a PPA Tour medal and reached Championship Sunday, while continuing to compete at the highest level across all three disciplines. His earlier pickleball accomplishments include winning The Kitchen Open, earning gold in men's singles at the Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, and winning the APP Pro Shootout in Chicago.

Born in Croatia, Ivan moved to the United States in 2018 to play professional soccer. He discovered pickleball in 2021 while teaching tennis in Tyler, Texas, and soon began competing in professional events. After relocating to Chandler in 2023, he made pickleball his full-time focus. Away from the court, Ivan enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, whom he met through pickleball.

Raised in Amarillo and now based in Fort Worth, Abbi turned pro in 2024 and signed as a PPA touring pro in 2025 after winning the PPA Challenger Showdown with her partner. Her highlights include silver in pro women's doubles at the Boise Challenger. Known as the Abbinator, she brings aggressive play and lively trash talk to the court. She often practices with her husband, Tom.

A former collegiate tennis player at The University of Texas, Stephanie began playing pickleball after graduating in the summer of 2022. She soon started competing in PPA events and Moneyballs, bringing her tennis background to a new sport. She balances tournament play with a full-time career as a software developer. As Stephanie puts it, her full-time passion is pickleball.

Dallas was introduced to pickleball in 2019 by his brother-in-law and found the game more social than tennis. Based in Irving, he plays throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His achievements include winning the Men's Pro Bonus Draw at the 2024 US Open. Away from the local courts, Dallas enjoys playing with friends in Naples, Florida, while visiting his parents.

Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Nicole now calls Texas home and is based in Prosper. Her achievements include two medals at an APP tournament in the Cayman Islands: bronze in pro singles and silver in pro women's doubles alongside Megan Fudge. Nicole joined the 2026 Cowtown Classic pro lineup to play for Camp Summit.

Scott was elected to the Pickleball Hall of Fame in 2023. His career includes the 2014 USAPA National Championship in senior pro singles and 2021 US Open titles in senior mixed and men's doubles. He co-founded Pickleball Trips in 2016 and High Performance Pickleball in 2020, sharing the game through travel and instruction. His honors also include the APP Icon award.

Known as Houston's Pickleball Sweetheart, Tatiana brings a powerful serve, quick hands at the net, and an aggressive style to the court. A former NCAA Division I tennis player, she transitioned to professional pickleball and signed with the PPA. Her achievements include gold at an international tournament in Peru and selection by the Dallas Flash in Major League Pickleball.

Cole is a professional pickleball player and coach based in Dallas. Between tournaments, he travels in his motorhome and creates social media content. He has progressed quickly from discovering the sport to competing professionally. Cole brings an energetic, competitive approach to both playing and coaching, with a passion for helping players improve and introducing more people to the game.

Ella is based in Plano, Texas, and discovered pickleball in 2018 thanks to her dad. With no prior racket-sport background, she quickly rose to become one of the youngest signed pros on the PPA Tour. In 2026, she was drafted by Major League Pickleball's Bay Area Breakers. A Volair athlete, Ella is known for her precision, poise, and competitive fire as she joins the next generation of professional pickleball players.

Robert began his professional pickleball career in 2023 and has collected medals in both men's and mixed doubles. His results include a USAP men's doubles bronze, two APP men's doubles silvers, and two APP mixed doubles bronzes. Sponsored by Bread & Butter Pickleball, Robert joined Abbi Hatton for Saturday's Beat the Pro challenge at the 2026 Cowtown Classic.

Sarah is a professional pickleball player and Head Pickleball Pro at The Nelson in Irving, Texas. She loves the strategy, intensity, and friendly trash talk that come with the game. Sarah plays hard, has fun, and brings a competitive, energetic presence to the court.