Sarah Hua

Sarah Hua made the jump from Division I tennis at Lehigh University to the pro pickleball circuit, and she's been climbing the ranks ever since. Based in Falls Church, Virginia, Hua has competed in 13+ professional tournaments and boasts an impressive doubles record. She's faced off against notable pros like Jamie Haas in singles and has partnered with players across the PPA and APP circuits in both women's and mixed doubles events.

What makes Hua's story fun is that she found pickleball more enjoyable than the sport she'd trained in for years. She now works as a pickleball instructor when she's not competing, passing on her racket sport expertise to the next generation of players. Hua is sponsored by PELLO and plays with their 3K/18K carbon fiber paddles. With her tennis fundamentals and growing pickleball experience, she's one of those under-the-radar players who could surprise a lot of people in the coming seasons.