Anna Bright
Anna Bright is a USA professional pickleball player known for a power / heavy topspin game. Born in 1999, Anna is around 27 years old and hails from San Francisco, CA. Anna is ranked #2 women's in singles and Top 3 women's. Anna plays with the JOOLA Scorpeus and is sponsored by JOOLA. Anna stands 5'7" (170 cm).
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Hometown
- San Francisco, CA
- Age
- ~27 (born 1999)
- Height
- 5'7" (170 cm)
- Playing style
- Power / heavy topspin
- Singles rank
- #2 women's
- Doubles rank
- Top 3 women's
- Paddle
- JOOLA Scorpeus
- Sponsor
- JOOLA
- Turned pro
- 2022
About Anna
The fastest rise in women's pickleball history. Anna Bright was a serious NCAA tennis competitor at a top-10 program before switching to pickleball in 2022 — and within one year was beating players who had been on tour for a decade.
Career highlights
- ›Career-high #13 nationally in NCAA Division I tennis at UC Berkeley
- ›Rose to top-3 women's ranking within one year of turning pro in pickleball
- ›Multiple PPA gold medals since 2022
Fun fact
Her tennis credentials are legitimate — career-high #13 nationally is equivalent to a professional ranking. When she pivoted to pickleball, coaches immediately noted that her heavy topspin (a tennis hallmark) was uniquely suited to the dinking game.
Anna Bright — frequently asked questions
How old is Anna Bright?+
Anna Bright was born in 1999, making Anna around 27 years old (Anna is from San Francisco, CA).
What paddle does Anna Bright use?+
Anna Bright plays with the JOOLA Scorpeus, as part of a sponsorship with JOOLA.
Who sponsors Anna Bright?+
Anna Bright is sponsored by JOOLA.
How tall is Anna Bright?+
Anna Bright is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.
What is Anna Bright's ranking?+
Anna Bright is ranked #2 women's in singles and Top 3 women's on the pro tour.
When did Anna Bright turn pro?+
Anna Bright turned professional in 2022.
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