Born in West Hills, California, Gabriel Joseph is the Director of Pickleball at the Calabasas Pickleball Club, widely regarded as the most luxurious pickleball facility in the United States. He began playing pickleball in 2019 with friends and quickly developed a deep passion for the sport. Joseph graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Joseph has been competing on the PPA Tour since 2020, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world in 2021, a true OG of the modern game. He rose to national prominence during the 2023 Takeya Showcase, where he captured the gold medal in singles with a headline-making victory over Federico Staksrud. Over the course of his career, he has secured notable wins over many of the sport’s top players, including Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, Connor Garnett, JW Johnson, Christian Alshon, and others.
Off the court, Joseph enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Neeka. The two love to travel, explore new restaurants, and unwind at home with dinner and a good show. A fan of tennis star Nick Kyrgios and musical artist Drake, Joseph brings a vibrant and dynamic personality to the sport. He is proudly sponsored by TriggerGripPro, Slice House, and Net Hydrate. He is also the proud owner of Kobe, his brindle French Bulldog.
2025 Pickleball World Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #4
Nov 03
Gabriel Joseph, Vincent Van patten
G1
11
-2
G2
2
-11
G3
5
-11
Douglas Hirsch, Andrei Daescu
G1
11
2
G2
2
11
G3
5
11
Match #14
Nov 03
Mark Molthan, Rafa Hewett
G1
6
-15
Gabriel Joseph, Vincent Van patten
G1
6
15
Match #17
Nov 03
Gabriel Joseph, Vincent Van patten
G1
15
-6
Hayden Patriquin, Todd Jones
G1
15
6
Match #22
Nov 03
Dave Weinbach, Riley Newman
G1
15
-3
Gabriel Joseph, Vincent Van patten
G1
15
3
Gold:
JW Johnson / Steve Deakin
Silver:
Andrew Painter / Blaine Hovenier
Bronze:
Dave Weinbach / Riley Newman
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Federico Staksrud
Silver:
Christopher Haworth
Bronze:
Hunter Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #11
Nov 04
Kiora Kunimoto, Darrian Young
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-7
Gabriel Joseph, Ella Cosma
G1
11
8
G2
11
7
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bracket Completed
Match #9
Nov 05
Yates Johnson, Mota Alhouni
G1
12
-14
G2
11
-9
G3
12
-10
Luke Wasson, Gabriel Joseph
G1
12
14
G2
11
9
G3
12
10
Gold:
Hayden Patriquin / Federico Staksrud
Silver:
JW Johnson / Cj Klinger
Bronze:
Christian Alshon / Andrei Daescu