<p>Lucy Kovalova is originally from Slovakia. Known for her tightly controlled persona on-court, Kovalova&rsquo;s game-face never slips as she cracks wicked two-handed backhands back at her opponents. She plays Mixed Doubles with her long-time on and off-court partner, Matt Wright.</p>
<p>When she&rsquo;s not playing pickleball, she enjoys shopping, watching TV shows, and spending time with friends. A self-proclaimed shopaholic, it may surprise some to know that Kovalova is super girly and feminine outside of pickleball and loves to follow fashion and the latest celeb gossip. Kovalova&rsquo;s day job is at a country club in Wichita, Kansas, where she teaches pickleball and tennis.</p>