Emma Nelson is a 14 year-old professional Pickleball player signed with the PPA tour. She discovered her passion for the sport three years ago at her local community center, where her journey began under the guidance of her dad, who now travels with her as her coach. After gaining experience in local tournaments, Emma made her PPA debut in February 2024 in Mesa, Arizona — a turning point in her young career. Since then, she has continued to rise through the ranks, fueled by hard work, family support, and a love for the game.
PPA Tour: Daytona Beach Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Catherine Parenteau
Silver:
Katerina Stewart
Bronze:
Lea Jansen
Bracket Completed
Match #7
Dec 18
Genie Bouchard, Martin Emmrich
G1
10
-12
G2
7
-11
Camden Chaffin, Emma Nelson
G1
10
12
G2
7
11
Match #32
Dec 18
Milan Rane, Connor Garnett
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-0
Camden Chaffin, Emma Nelson
G1
11
8
G2
11
0
Gold:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Silver:
Kaitlyn Christian / Andrei Daescu
Bronze:
Callie Smith / Jay Devilliers
Bracket Completed
Match #8
Dec 19
Jalina Ingram, Christa Gecheva
G1
11
-0
G2
8
-11
G3
6
-11
Emma Nelson, Chloe Igleski
G1
11
0
G2
8
11
G3
6
11
Match #20
Dec 19
Kaitlyn Christian, Lea Jansen
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-5
Emma Nelson, Chloe Igleski
G1
11
6
G2
11
5
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Jorja Johnson
Silver:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Catherine Parenteau
Bronze:
Meghan Dizon / Tina Pisnik
