After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Southern California, where Kaitlyn garnered recognition as a three-time All-American and clinched an NCAA doubles championship, she transitioned to the professional tennis circuit. Over the course of a decade-long tenure on the WTA doubles tour, she soared to impressive heights, achieving a career-best ranking of 38 in the world.
In January 2024, she embarked on a new chapter in her athletic journey, dedicating herself fully to the burgeoning sport of pickleball. Since transitioning to pickleball, Kaitlyn has wasted no time making her mark on the court. Notable achievements include clinching a bronze medal in singles at the PPA Desert Ridge Classic and securing a silver medal in singles at the PPA Veolia Austin Cup.
With her formidable skills and competitive spirit, she continues to make waves in the pickleball community, showcasing her talent and determination as she pursues excellence in her new sporting endeavor.
PPA Tour: Greater Zion Cup at Black Desert Resort
Bracket Completed
Match #33
Mar 26
Kaitlyn Christian
G1
10
-12
G2
11
-7
G3
11
-2
Cailyn Campbell
G1
10
12
G2
11
7
G3
11
2
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Kate Fahey
Bronze:
Lea Jansen
Bracket Completed
Match #16
Mar 24
Kaitlyn Christian, Jaume Martinez Vich
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-6
Adam Harvey, Ella Yeh
G1
11
5
G2
11
6
Match #42
Mar 25
Mari Humberg, Augustus Ge
G1
8
-11
G2
11
-7
G3
11
-4
Jaume Martinez Vich, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
8
11
G2
11
7
G3
11
4
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #15
Mar 25
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-2
Cleo Bond, Audrey Adele Brown
G1
11
5
G2
11
2
Match #24
Mar 26
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
0
-11
G2
5
-11
Lea Jansen, Callie Smith
G1
0
11
G2
5
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Kate Fahey / Parris Todd
Bronze:
Catherine Parenteau / Rachel Rohrabacher