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PRO RANKINGS.

PPA Tour singles standings — top 10 men's and women's, end of 2025 season.

⏱Manually curated — not a live feed. Last updated: January 2026. For live standings visit ppatour.com.

Men's SinglesTop 10

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Ben Johns

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All-aroundLaytonsville, MD· Pro 2018· DUPR ~8.0

The undisputed GOAT of pickleball. Held #1 in singles, doubles, AND mixed doubles simultaneously — a feat no other player has achieved. His two-handed backhand is considered the most devastating shot in the professional game.

  • ›100+ PPA gold medals
  • ›21 Triple Crowns
  • ›108-match win streak (all-time)
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Federico Staksrud

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Power baselineAustin, TX· Pro 2021· DUPR ~7.9

The Argentine who rewrote history. In 2024 became the first player ever to take the #1 singles ranking from Ben Johns — a mark that stood for over five years. Known for flat, aggressive baseline play and a powerful serve.

  • ›First non-Johns PPA #1 (2024)
  • ›2025 Pickleball World Championships Doubles
  • ›Medals in 20 of 24 events (2024)
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Hayden Patriquin

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All-aroundCalgary, AB· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.8

Canada's rising star. One of the youngest players in the top tier, Patriquin rose rapidly through 2023–2025 with a calm, methodical style. His partnership with Staksrud is one of the most formidable doubles teams in the sport.

  • ›2025 Pickleball World Championships Doubles
  • ›End-of-2025 #2 singles (PickleWave)
  • ›7 medals with Staksrud in 2025
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JW Johnson

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Control / counterpunchDania Beach, FL· Pro 2021· DUPR ~7.7

JDub. The next in line. Born 2003, Johnson is considered the most likely player to eventually dethrone Ben Johns at #1. Elite dinking game, exceptional reset ability, and often plays doubles alongside his sister Lucy.

  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›2025 Pickleball World Championships Doubles finalist
  • ›Top-5 in singles since age 19
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Collin Johns

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Control / IQ-drivenLaytonsville, MD· Pro 2019· DUPR ~7.6

Ben Johns's older brother and longtime doubles partner. Primarily excels in doubles, where his precise dinking and strategic court positioning are elite. The two split partnerships heading into 2025–26 — a storyline the entire pickleball world watched closely.

  • ›2024 PPA #1 Men's Doubles
  • ›Multiple Triple Crown appearances
  • ›Longtime doubles partner of Ben Johns
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Dylan Frazier

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Athletic / speedJacksonville, FL· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.5

One of the most athletic players on tour. Frazier's explosive lateral movement and cross-court dink make him dangerous against anyone. Capable of beating the top seeds on his best days.

  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›Consistent top-10 since 2023
  • ›Known for explosive court movement
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Gabriel Joseph

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Power / aggressive netUSA· Pro 2023· DUPR ~7.4

A streaky but dangerous competitor capable of beating anyone on a good day. Joseph's powerful drive game and aggressive net presence make him a threat in every bracket he enters.

  • ›Multiple PPA medal finishes
  • ›Top-10 singles 2024–2025
  • ›Multiple quarterfinal runs in 2025
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Tyson McGuffin

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Power / athleticYakima, WA· Pro 2016· DUPR ~7.4

The Machine. A wrestling background gives McGuffin unique athleticism and crowd-pleasing energy. One of the most recognizable faces in pickleball with one of the sport's most loyal fanbases. Known for pumping up crowds with signature celebrations.

  • ›13 PPA gold medals
  • ›2019–2021 top-3 singles rankings
  • ›Multiple US Open medals
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Riley Newman

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Creative / controlCharleston, SC· Pro 2018· DUPR ~7.3

Known for unpredictable shot selection that makes highlight reels regularly. Newman's mixed doubles partnership with Jessie Irvine was one of the most successful in PPA history. Took time off early 2025 but remains a top-10 threat.

  • ›Former #1 mixed doubles
  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals across all divisions
  • ›One of the sport's most creative shot catalogs
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Will Howells

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All-aroundUSA· Pro 2023· DUPR ~7.2

The emerging talent who cracked the top 10 by year-end 2025. Howells is one of the younger players on tour with a technically clean game that veteran analysts say has room to grow significantly.

  • ›Top-10 finish in 2025 season
  • ›Emerging player to watch
  • ›Technically clean groundstrokes

Women's SinglesTop 10

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Anna Leigh Waters

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Power / all-court dominantDelray Beach, FL· Pro 2019· DUPR ~8.0

The most dominant player in pickleball history. By early 2026, ALW surpassed Ben Johns as the all-time winningest PPA Tour player. Turned pro at 12, became youngest champion in sport history. Discovered pickleball during Hurricane Irma in 2017.

  • ›181+ PPA gold medals (all-time record)
  • ›39 Triple Crowns
  • ›Undefeated in 2025 PPA singles season
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Anna Bright

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Power / heavy topspinSan Francisco, CA· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.8

The tennis-to-pickleball success story. A former career-high #13 NCAA tennis player at UC Berkeley who transitioned in 2022 and immediately rose to the top tier. Her learning curve is considered one of the fastest in sport history.

  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›Career-high #13 NCAA tennis (UC Berkeley)
  • ›Fastest rise to top-3 in women's history
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Parris Todd

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Power / flat ball-strikingNewport Beach, CA· Pro 2020· DUPR ~7.7

Famous for winning all three events — singles, doubles, and mixed doubles — in a single weekend at the 2023 US Open, the sport's most prestigious independent event. Considered one of the hardest feats in pickleball.

  • ›2023 US Open Triple Crown (Singles + Doubles + Mixed)
  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›#3 PickleWave ELO 2025
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Kate Fahey

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Steady / pressure gameMichigan· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.6

A former collegiate tennis player who rose to top-5 rankings in 2024–2025. Known for a steady, pressure-based game that wears opponents down. One of the most consistent performers in the women's draw.

  • ›Top-5 singles 2025
  • ›Multiple PPA podium finishes
  • ›Former collegiate tennis player
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Catherine Parenteau

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Control / strategicMontreal, QC· Pro 2018· DUPR ~7.6

Cat. One of the longest-tenured top-5 women's players on tour. Introduced to pickleball by former world #1 Simone Jardim, who essentially hand-picked her from tennis to be her successor. Known for sharp angles and cerebral play.

  • ›2021 US Open Women's Singles gold
  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›5 consecutive top-5 end-of-year finishes
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Jessie Irvine

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All-around / athleticCary, NC· Pro 2019· DUPR ~7.5

Switched from professional tennis to pickleball after a shoulder injury that prevented her from hitting overheads. The same mechanics that were her weakness in tennis became her superpower in pickleball. One of the most versatile players in the women's game.

  • ›Top-5 in singles, doubles, AND mixed doubles simultaneously
  • ›Multiple PPA gold medals
  • ›Speaker at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
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Jorja Johnson

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All-aroundUSA· Pro 2023· DUPR ~7.4

An emerging young star who co-finished #2 in pickleball.com's 2025 final women's rankings. Rising quickly through the draw with a well-rounded game, Jorja Johnson is establishing herself as one of the sport's next stars.

  • ›Co-#2 in 2025 final women's standings
  • ›Multiple PPA podium appearances
  • ›Rising young star to watch
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Jade Kawamoto

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All-aroundHawaii / California· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.3

One half of the Kawamoto sisters — among the few players of Hawaiian heritage on the professional tour. Jade frequently partners with her sister Jackie in doubles while competing individually in singles.

  • ›Top-10 finish 2025
  • ›Multiple PPA doubles medals
  • ›One of the few Hawaiian pros on tour
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Jackie Kawamoto

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All-aroundHawaii / California· Pro 2022· DUPR ~7.3

The other half of the Kawamoto sisters. Jackie brings consistent net play to her doubles partnership with Jade, and is developing her singles game into one of the more formidable in the women's field.

  • ›Top-10 finish 2025
  • ›Multiple PPA doubles medals
  • ›Frequent doubles partner with Jade Kawamoto
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Lea Jansen

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Creative / speedPacific Northwest· Pro 2021· DUPR ~7.2

A former junior tennis standout who attended Washington State University. Jansen's creative shot-making and speed make her a fan favorite. Known for pulling out angles that surprise even veteran opponents.

  • ›Multiple PPA top-10 finishes
  • ›Competitive across all three divisions
  • ›Former junior tennis standout (Washington State)

Rankings compiled from PPA Tour official standings, pickleball.com end-of-year rankings, and PickleWave ELO. Positions 6–10 may vary by ranking system. DUPR ratings are approximate — the top tier ranges ~7.2–8.0.