Marie-christine Salvas

Marie-Christine Salvas is one of Canada's rising pickleball talents, hailing from Drummondville, Quebec. MC (as fans call her) has quickly made a name for herself on both sides of the border. She was drafted 11th overall by the Lights in the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League season, joining a stacked roster alongside fellow Canadian open players Lucas Wong and Joel Pelletier. Her doubles game is especially dangerous, combining smart court positioning with the kind of finesse you'd expect from someone who grew up playing racquet sports in the Great White North.

When she's not grinding on the pro circuit, Salvas is helping grow pickleball across Quebec and competing in international events like the APA Canada Cup. She's one of those players who brings serious intensity to every match but keeps things fun off the court. As one of the top-rated female players in Canada, she's proving that the country has way more to offer the pickleball world than just maple syrup and politeness. Keep an eye on her as she continues climbing the ranks and representing Canadian pickleball on the global stage.