Hunter, born and raised in the picturesque ski town of Taos, New Mexico, embarked on a remarkable athletic journey that began with a deep passion for tennis. He pursued his dreams at the collegiate level, earning a scholarship to play Division I tennis at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX. Alongside his twin brother Yates, Hunter etched their names in school history as the winningest doubles team, achieving a career-high ranking of 15 in the country in doubles and 30 in singles.
Following graduation, Hunter dedicated four years to honing his skills on the Tennis Pro Tour in doubles, where he notched an impressive tally of 14 professional titles, including victories over top players like Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime. One of the highlights of his career was the opportunity to practice with the legendary Roger Federer. Despite reaching a career-high ATP Doubles ranking of 198 in the world, Hunter made the difficult decision to bid farewell to tennis at the end of 2021, transitioning along with his twin brother to compete full-time in professional pickleball.
Since making the switch, Hunter has emerged as a formidable force on the pickleball circuit, climbing the ranks to become the 2nd best player in the world in DUPR Singles rankings at one point. His tenacity and skill have propelled him to numerous accolades, including consecutive 4th place finishes in singles at nationals and selection in the premier drafts of Major League Pickleball (MLP), representing the Atlanta Bouncers and currently the LA Mad Drops.
With unwavering determination, Hunter continues to pursue his goal of becoming the top pickleball player in the world, showcasing his resilience and passion on every step of his extraordinary journey.
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PPA Tour: Proton Tucson Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Hunter Johnson
Silver:
Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Dylan Frazier
Bracket Completed
Match #21
Feb 07
Parris Todd, Hunter Johnson
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-1
Chuck Taylor, Christine Trifunovic
G1
11
2
G2
11
1
Match #47
Feb 07
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-4
Hunter Johnson, Parris Todd
G1
12
10
G2
11
4
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Kate Fahey / Dylan Frazier
Bracket Completed
Match #10
Feb 08
Julian Arnold, Hunter Johnson
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-6
Wyatt Stone, Brandon French
G1
11
2
G2
11
6
Match #26
Feb 08
Riley Newman, Matt Wright
G1
2
-11
G2
11
-4
G3
11
-9
Julian Arnold, Hunter Johnson
G1
2
11
G2
11
4
G3
11
9
Gold:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Silver:
Gabriel Tardio / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Ben Johns / Hayden Patriquin
PPA Tour: Carvana Mesa Cup
Mesa, AZ, USA
Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
PPA Tour: Veolia Cape Coral Open
Cape Coral, FL, USA
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
PPA Tour: CIBC Texas Open - 2025
McKinney, TX, USA
Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025
PPA Tour: Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open
St George, UT, USA
Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025