2025 DCPT Premier Level Roster

Riley Newman

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

Riley Newman was born on Whidbey Island, Washington and currently resides in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in the middle of five sisters and one brother and earned a tennis scholarship at a D-I college in Seattle, WA. He entered his first 5.0 tournament with sister, Lindsey, five years ago and won gold in mixed doubles.

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Riley Newman was born on Whidbey Island, Washington and currently resides in Phoenix, AZ. He grew up in the middle of five sisters and one brother and earned a tennis scholarship at a D-I college in Seattle, WA. He entered his first 5.0 tournament with sister, Lindsey, five years ago and won gold in mixed doubles.

Riley was a part of the 2023 MLP Dallas Championship squad alongside teammate Jackie Kawamoto.

He enjoys spending time with his family, attending professional sporting events, working out, and vacationing in his favorite part of the country (Pacific Northwest in the summer).

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel grew up in Tampa, FL, and currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. She earned a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina and reached a national ranking of #9 in collegiate doubles.

Rachel was introduced to pickleball by her former junior tennis coach and transitioned fully over to the sport in 2023. She made an immediate i

Rachel grew up in Tampa, FL, and currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. She earned a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina and reached a national ranking of #9 in collegiate doubles.

Rachel was introduced to pickleball by her former junior tennis coach and transitioned fully over to the sport in 2023. She made an immediate impact in her MLP debut and is on the fast track to the top.

Rachel enjoys playing Apex Legends on Xbox and aims to get her LCSW to become a therapist one day.

Jackie Kawamoto

Rachel Rohrabacher

Jackie Kawamoto

Jackie Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister Jade currently reside. After claiming the Indiana high school state tennis championship in 2013 she attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was a biology major.

Jackie began playing pickleball in

Jackie Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister Jade currently reside. After claiming the Indiana high school state tennis championship in 2013 she attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was a biology major.

Jackie began playing pickleball in 2019 and quickly found her way to the podium, winning the 2022 MLP Newport and 2023 MLP Dallas events.

She enjoys teaching pickleball and hosting pickleball events in her community.

Dekel Bar

Hannah Blatt

Jackie Kawamoto

Dekel is a native of Israel, and currently resides in Austin, TX. He is a former professional tennis player who reached the #3 ranking in Israel and #370 ATP in doubles during his 6 year career.

“Big D”, as his friends call him, started playing pickleball in 2018 and was able to find his groove as a pro post 2020.

Dekel enjoys his Econo

Dekel is a native of Israel, and currently resides in Austin, TX. He is a former professional tennis player who reached the #3 ranking in Israel and #370 ATP in doubles during his 6 year career.

“Big D”, as his friends call him, started playing pickleball in 2018 and was able to find his groove as a pro post 2020.

Dekel enjoys his Economics and Entrepreneurship studies and being a co-owner of two businesses: Pickleball 360 and Pickleball Getaways.

Hannah Blatt

Hannah Blatt

Hannah Blatt

Hannah is a native of Canada, and currently resides in Delray, FL. She is a former professional squash player who reached the #1 ranking in Canada U15, U17, U19. She earned her degree in Business from Drexel University where she also played squash.

After her pro squash career, Hannah found her way to pickleball after taking some time aw

Hannah is a native of Canada, and currently resides in Delray, FL. She is a former professional squash player who reached the #1 ranking in Canada U15, U17, U19. She earned her degree in Business from Drexel University where she also played squash.

After her pro squash career, Hannah found her way to pickleball after taking some time away from squash and has now reignited her passion for competing and pursuing a career in business development and social media management.

Pat Smith

Hannah Blatt

Hannah Blatt

Pat grew up in Germany, and currently resides in Wichita, KS. He earned a full scholarship to the University of Missouri Kansas City and earned Men’s Conference Player of the Year in addition to his degree in Pre-Med, German, Liberal Arts and Business.

Pat was first introduced to professional pickleball by Jocelyn Devilliers, and he q

Pat grew up in Germany, and currently resides in Wichita, KS. He earned a full scholarship to the University of Missouri Kansas City and earned Men’s Conference Player of the Year in addition to his degree in Pre-Med, German, Liberal Arts and Business.

Pat was first introduced to professional pickleball by Jocelyn Devilliers, and he quickly became hooked on the sport post pro tennis career.

When Pat isn't traveling for pickleball he enjoys staying active and fit by hitting the gym, hiking, traveling, and attending Crossfit classes in addition to his role as CEO of Hair by Robotics.

2024 DCPT Premier Level Roster

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel grew up in Tampa, FL, and currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. She earned a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina and reached a national ranking of #9 in collegiate doubles.

Rachel was introduced to pickleball by her former junior tennis coach and transitioned fully over to the sport in 2023. She made an immediate i

Rachel grew up in Tampa, FL, and currently resides in Cincinnati, OH. She earned a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina and reached a national ranking of #9 in collegiate doubles.

Rachel was introduced to pickleball by her former junior tennis coach and transitioned fully over to the sport in 2023. She made an immediate impact in her MLP debut and is on the fast track to the top.

Rachel enjoys playing Apex Legends on Xbox and aims to get her LCSW to become a therapist one day.

James Ignatowich

Rachel Rohrabacher

Rachel Rohrabacher

James grew up in Darien, CT, and now lives in Delray Beach, FL. Once ranked top 5 in the U.S. National High School Recruiting Rankings, Ignatowich attended Vanderbilt University to play collegiate tennis for two years.

As his love for tennis dwindled, his passion for pickleball grew. Ignatowich started playing in 2021 and has quickly sho

James grew up in Darien, CT, and now lives in Delray Beach, FL. Once ranked top 5 in the U.S. National High School Recruiting Rankings, Ignatowich attended Vanderbilt University to play collegiate tennis for two years.

As his love for tennis dwindled, his passion for pickleball grew. Ignatowich started playing in 2021 and has quickly shot to the top of the pickleball rankings.

James enjoys running his own podcast: The James Ignatowich Show, where he interviews fellow pickleball professionals.

Dekel Bar

Vivian Glozman

Vivian Glozman

Dekel is a native of Israel, and currently resides in Austin, TX. He is a former professional tennis player who reached the #3 ranking in Israel and #370 ATP in doubles during his 6 year career.

“Big D”, as his friends call him, started playing pickleball in 2018 and was able to find his groove as a pro post 2020.

Dekel enjoys his Econo

Dekel is a native of Israel, and currently resides in Austin, TX. He is a former professional tennis player who reached the #3 ranking in Israel and #370 ATP in doubles during his 6 year career.

“Big D”, as his friends call him, started playing pickleball in 2018 and was able to find his groove as a pro post 2020.

Dekel enjoys his Economics and Entrepreneurship studies and being a co-owner of two businesses: Pickleball 360 and Pickleball Getaways.

Vivian Glozman

Vivian Glozman

Vivian Glozman

Vivian was born in Bellevue, WA and attended University of Virginia where she played D-I tennis. She played high school tennis at Newport High School and ranked as high as sixth by TennisRecruiting.Net. She made the move to pickleball in late 2022 after being introduced to the sport by one of her neighbors. Since then she has quickly rise

Vivian was born in Bellevue, WA and attended University of Virginia where she played D-I tennis. She played high school tennis at Newport High School and ranked as high as sixth by TennisRecruiting.Net. She made the move to pickleball in late 2022 after being introduced to the sport by one of her neighbors. Since then she has quickly risen the ranks of pro pickleball and helped the DC squad to a second place finish in the mid-season tournament. She has one younger sister, Valerie, who is her best friend, idol, and role model.

2023 DCPT Premier Level Roster

Riley Newman

Jackie Kawamoto

Jackie Kawamoto

Riley Newman was born on Whidbey Island, Washington and currently resides in Dallas, TX. He grew up in the middle of five sisters and one brother and earned a tennis scholarship at a D-I college in Seattle, WA. He entered his first 5.0 tournament with sister, Lindsey, five years ago and won gold in mixed doubles.

Riley is currently ranked

Riley Newman was born on Whidbey Island, Washington and currently resides in Dallas, TX. He grew up in the middle of five sisters and one brother and earned a tennis scholarship at a D-I college in Seattle, WA. He entered his first 5.0 tournament with sister, Lindsey, five years ago and won gold in mixed doubles.

Riley is currently ranked #2 for Men's & Mix Doubles in the world.

He enjoys spending time with his family, attending professional sporting events, working out, and vacationing in his favorite part of the country (Pacific Northwest in the summer).

Jackie Kawamoto

Jackie Kawamoto

Jackie Kawamoto

Jackie Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister and teammate Jade currently reside. After claiming the Indiana high school state tennis championship in 2013 she attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was a biology major.

Jackie began playing pi

Jackie Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister and teammate Jade currently reside. After claiming the Indiana high school state tennis championship in 2013 she attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was a biology major.

Jackie began playing pickleball in 2019 and quickly found her way to the podium, winning the 2022 MLP Newport event and taking gold alongside her sister Jade in women's doubles.

She enjoys teaching pickleball and hosting pickleball events in her community.

Jade Kawamoto

Christian Alshon

Christian Alshon

Jade Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister and teammate Jackie currently reside. She attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was an environmental biology major.

Jade began playing pickleball in 2019 and quickly found her winning ways taking g

Jade Kawamoto was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and moved to Indianapolis in 2004 where her and her twin sister and teammate Jackie currently reside. She attended the University of Dayton where she played D-I tennis and was an environmental biology major.

Jade began playing pickleball in 2019 and quickly found her winning ways taking gold in 2022 alongside her sister Jackie in women's doubles.

Like her sister, she enjoys hosting pickleball events in her community.

Christian Alshon

Christian Alshon

Christian Alshon

Christian Alshon grew up in Boca Raton, Florida where he currently resides. He ranked No. 1 in the country in tennis singles and doubles for 16s, 18s and eventually NCAAs during his time at the University of Chicago where he studied Economics.

Christian began playing pickleball regularly in 2021, two weeks after winning the D-III NCAA te

Christian Alshon grew up in Boca Raton, Florida where he currently resides. He ranked No. 1 in the country in tennis singles and doubles for 16s, 18s and eventually NCAAs during his time at the University of Chicago where he studied Economics.

Christian began playing pickleball regularly in 2021, two weeks after winning the D-III NCAA tennis championships at UC, where he was team captain and undefeated at position one in singles, going 18-0.

2023 DCPT Challenger Level Roster

Sam Querrey

Shelby Bates

Shelby Bates

The California native joined Major League Pickleball as our #1 Draft pick in the MLP Challenger Draft. Sam is a former world tennis #11, Wimbledon semifinalist, 10-time ATP Titleist, and has wins over some of the biggest names in tennis such as Djokovic, Nadal, and Murray.

Sam is father to Ford and Owen and resides in California with his wife Abigail.

Shelby Bates

Shelby Bates

Shelby Bates

Shelby Bates who started tennis at the age of 4 and went on to play Division 1 college tennis at Coastal Carolina University was born in Jericho, NY and currently resides in Jupiter, FL. She started playing pickleball in February 2022 and turned pro in August of 2022.

Shelby is an only child who loves electronic dance music!

Stefan Auvergne

Stefan Auvergne

Stefan Auvergne

Born in Virginia, Stefan moved to France as a toddler and grew up there playing Tennis and Video games competitively. He became a French National Call of Duty 2 champion in 2006. He currently lives in Austin, TX and works as a software engineer for a fitness app called Fitbod and enjoys racing his very own BMW M4 at the Circuit of the Am

Born in Virginia, Stefan moved to France as a toddler and grew up there playing Tennis and Video games competitively. He became a French National Call of Duty 2 champion in 2006. He currently lives in Austin, TX and works as a software engineer for a fitness app called Fitbod and enjoys racing his very own BMW M4 at the Circuit of the Americas. He discovered pickleball at the beginning of 2021 and was hooked ever since. As a lefty, he relies on his put away power and defensive skills to pressure his opponents.

Judit Castillo

Stefan Auvergne

Stefan Auvergne

"You-dit" was born in Teruel, Spain and is a proud “Chinchirina” referred to as those from Mosqueruela, Teruel. Judit began playing tennis at the age of twelve. Five years later, after graduating high school in Valencia, Spain, she received a scholarship at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NCAA DI). After graduate school, Judit

"You-dit" was born in Teruel, Spain and is a proud “Chinchirina” referred to as those from Mosqueruela, Teruel. Judit began playing tennis at the age of twelve. Five years later, after graduating high school in Valencia, Spain, she received a scholarship at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NCAA DI). After graduate school, Judit became the Head of Racket Sports and Fitness at East Ridge Country Club in Shreveport, Louisiana before pursuing her professional pickleball career full-time. Judit is the youngest of three siblings, Ismael and Marta.