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RISING STAR Jessica TorresPro Players

RISING STAR Jessica Torres

Jessica Torres is rapidly emerging as one of Mexico’s most promising professional pickleball players. With dozens of medals, a disciplined training routine, and a growing influence across Latin America, she represents the new generation shaping the future of the sport.

Lucy Kovalova: Grace, Precision, and Power at the NetPro Players

Lucy Kovalova: Grace, Precision, and Power at the Net

Lucy Kovalova doesn’t just win matches—she brings a rare mix of precision, calm, and competitive fire to the court. In this exclusive conversation with Dink Authority Magazine, she reflects on her journey from tennis to pickleball, her decade-long partnership with Matt Wright, and the mindset that keeps her among the sport’s elite.

Lara Giltinan: From Tennis Prodigy to Rising Pickleball StarPro Players

Lara Giltinan: From Tennis Prodigy to Rising Pickleball Star

Lara Giltinan’s journey from elite junior tennis in Australia to the professional pickleball stage shows how passion and resilience can redefine an athlete’s career.

Raquel Amaro: From Professional Tennis to the Heart of Global PickleballPro Players

Raquel Amaro: From Professional Tennis to the Heart of Global Pickleball

Raquel Amaro’s journey from professional tennis in Venezuela to the global pickleball circuit reflects determination, resilience, and a passion for competition.

Marisa Ruiz: From Burnout to a New BeginningPro Players

Marisa Ruiz: From Burnout to a New Beginning

After stepping away from high-level tennis, Marisa Ruiz rediscovered her competitive fire through pickleball, turning a moment of burnout into the beginning of a new chapter.

Elena Rodino: Building the Future of the GamePro Players

Elena Rodino: Building the Future of the Game

Italian national team player Elena Rodino is helping shape the growth of pickleball in Europe through competition, coaching, and community development.

Christa Gecheva: It’s Her TimePro Players

Christa Gecheva: It’s Her Time

From Division I tennis to the professional pickleball circuit, Christa Gecheva represents the new generation of athletes redefining the sport.

Dink Authority Top 10 — Asia 2026Pro Players

Dink Authority Top 10 — Asia 2026

Asia’s pickleball scene is accelerating rapidly. This editorial selection highlights the athletes defining the continental standard and shaping the next competitive chapter of the sport.

Seone Méndez: Passion, Precision, and the Joy of the GamePro Players

Seone Méndez: Passion, Precision, and the Joy of the Game

Professional pickleball player Seone Méndez shares how her tennis background, competitive mindset, and passion for improvement have shaped her journey in one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.