Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson is a professional pickleball player from Mesa, Arizona, who competes on the PPA Tour in both singles and doubles. Johnson played college tennis at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego before discovering pickleball in late 2020. He joined the Arizona Pickleball League and quickly made a name for himself, even setting a PPA record for the longest dink rally with Ben Johns. He turned pro in 2023 and has since competed in over 50 professional tournaments. His best results include bronze medal matches at the 2025 Pickleball World Championships in both mixed doubles (with Rachel Rettger) and mens doubles (with Caden Nemoff). Standing at 5 feet 11 inches, Johnson plays right-handed and brings a scrappy, tennis-honed game to the court. Off the court, he runs a family business with his father and is a husband and father of two.