Francis Chi is a 14-year-old professional pickleball player from Long Island, New York, who recently signed with the PPA Tour. After coming up through the Junior PPA circuit, Chi now competes in professional qualifiers and Challenger events across the country.
Chi has reached pro main draws and continues to gain experience in singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Known for his competitive mindset, work ethic, and passion for the sport, he is focused on continuing to develop his game at the professional level. Chi is sponsored by ANTA, Bodhi, and F-Sports and is supported by his coaches, partners, family, and the broader pickleball community.
2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships
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Match #30
Nov 2
Naomi Nguyen, Jace Morris
G1
11
-4
G2
8
-11
G3
11
-2
Francis Chi, Circa Luna Sacca
G1
11
4
G2
8
11
G3
11
2
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Match #10
Nov 2
Francis Chi, Braylon Ohrel
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-7
Chin Wen Yang, Takumi Matsuda
G1
11
5
G2
11
7
Match #26
Nov 2
Jose Martinez, Bret Berryman
G1
12
-14
G2
5
-11
Francis Chi, Braylon Ohrel
G1
12
14
G2
5
11
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Match #6
Nov 4
Eunggwon KIM, Hong kit Wong
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-8
Francis Chi, Braylon Ohrel
G1
12
10
G2
11
8
Gold:
Tama Shimabukuro / JW Johnson
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
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Match #7
Nov 7
Braylon Ohrel, Francis Chi
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Kolton Youngblood, Tennessee Potter
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Match #18
Nov 7
Braylon Ohrel, Francis Chi
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-0
Asís Garrido Guerrero Jr, Hector Sanchez Vidal
G1
11
4
G2
11
0
Match #28
Nov 7
Lawson Demian, Austin Romaguera
G1
1
-11
G2
3
-11
Braylon Ohrel, Francis Chi
G1
1
11
G2
3
11
Match #32
Nov 8
Hudson Hall, Ryder Brown
G1
4
-11
G2
7
-11
Braylon Ohrel, Francis Chi
G1
4
11
G2
7
11
Gold:
Braylon Ohrel / Francis Chi
Silver:
Hudson Hall / Ryder Brown
Bronze:
Dawson Davis / Andrew Angulo