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: Veolia Texas Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Kate Fahey
Bronze:
Kaitlyn Christian
Bracket Completed
Match #8
Mar 10
Luana Stanciu, Ross Whittaker
G1
11
-13
G2
7
-11
Matthew Barlow, Emma Nelson
G1
11
13
G2
7
11
Match #40
Mar 10
Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-1
Matthew Barlow, Emma Nelson
G1
11
3
G2
11
1
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #16
Mar 11
Kaitlyn Christian, Emma Nelson
G1
11
-4
G2
10
-12
G3
11
-6
Cailyn Campbell, Nicole Conard
G1
11
4
G2
10
12
G3
11
6
Match #31
Mar 12
Jessie Irvine, Chao Yi Wang
G1
11
-7
G2
10
-12
G3
11
-2
Kaitlyn Christian, Emma Nelson
G1
11
7
G2
10
12
G3
11
2
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Alix Truong / Parris Todd
Bronze:
Catherine Parenteau / Rachel Rohrabacher