Professional Pickleball Association Australia Tour Ends Successful First Season
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the top-performing women in professional pickleball in 2025, based on the provided text. I’ll summarize their achievements and rankings:
Top 5 Women’s Pickleball Players – 2025
- Vivienne Zheng: #1 Combined Ranking. Dominated in Australia with 7 golds and 19 total medals across 10 events. Also performed well at the English Open.
- Somer Dalla-Bona: #2 Combined Ranking. Lead the tour with 8 gold medals and 12 total medals. Took silver at the Australia Pickleball Open. College tennis background (Coastal Carolina, Colorado State).
- Andie Dikosavljevic: #3 Combined Ranking. A strong Singles player, winning gold in half of the PPA Australia events. Finished second overall in total medals with 15. Collegiate tennis at Auburn.
- Danni-Elle townsend: #4 Combined Ranking. Won 7 gold medals. Reached the doubles final at the APP Newport Beach major and won Mixed doubles at the Vietnam Open. Transitioned from Table Tennis (Australian National Team).
- Kaitlynn Hart: #5 Combined Ranking. Veteran leader in MLP Australia and India leagues. Finished with 8 medals (3 golds).
Other Notables:
* Katie Morris
* Sahra Dennehy
* Nicola Schoeman
* Selina Turulja
Key Trends:
* Australian Talent: A notable number of top players are Australian,either native or with strong ties to the country. Many have transitioned from tennis or table tennis to pickleball.
* International Growth: The text highlights the increasing international presence in professional pickleball, with events in Australia, Vietnam, and England.
* College Tennis Background: Several players have a background in collegiate tennis.