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: Indoor National Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Parris Todd
Silver:
Lea Jansen
Bronze:
Kaitlyn Christian
Bracket Completed
Match #17
Jan 20
Lacy Schneemann, Max Freeman
G1
12
-10
G2
3
-11
G3
11
-6
Camden Chaffin, Emma Nelson
G1
12
10
G2
3
11
G3
11
6
Gold:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #2
Jan 21
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
-3
G2
9
-11
G3
11
-2
Emma Nelson, Abbigal Hatton
G1
11
3
G2
9
11
G3
11
2
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Parris Todd / Tyra Hurricane Black
Bronze:
Meghan Dizon / Lacy Schneemann