Buckner is originally from Cleveland, OH, but spent most of her childhood in Delray Beach, FL. Prior to her involvement in the world of pickleball, Buckner served as an assistant coach for the women’s tennis team at UNC Charlotte after playing at the University of Michigan, where she was one of the most decorated tennis players of all time.
Brooke credits her college-level tennis experience for her current success: “Tennis helped me prepare for the pressure that comes with playing at a professional level in pickleball and instilled the work ethic it takes to compete at the highest level.”
Buckner started playing pickleball in October of 2020, a few months after the birth of her son. Buckner has already made an impressive impact on the sport. Buckner’s all-time favorite food is mashed potatoes and her go-to song is “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
PPA Tour: 2026 Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open
Bracket Completed
Match #44
Feb 13
Brooke Buckner
G1
3
-11
G2
11
-4
G3
9
-11
Catherine Parenteau
G1
3
11
G2
11
4
G3
9
11
Gold:
Kaitlyn Christian
Silver:
Genie Bouchard
Bronze:
Lea Jansen
Bracket Completed
Match #18
Feb 10
Brooke Buckner, Pablo Tellez
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-5
Benjamin Bramblett, Morgan Downing
G1
11
4
G2
11
5
Match #50
Feb 11
Jackie Kawamoto, Eric Oncins
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-3
Pablo Tellez, Brooke Buckner
G1
11
4
G2
11
3
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #18
Feb 11
Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-6
Evie Kenna, Rachael James
G1
11
8
G2
11
6
Match #26
Feb 12
Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang
G1
9
-11
G2
8
-11
Milan Rane, Tina Pisnik
G1
9
11
G2
8
11
Gold:
Anna Bright / Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Jackie Kawamoto / Jade Kawamoto
Bronze:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson