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: 2026 Newport Beach Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Lea Jansen
Bronze:
Brooke Buckner
Bracket Completed
Match #29
Mar 03
Kaitlyn Christian, Pablo Tellez
G1
11
-6
G2
6
-11
G3
12
-10
John Lucian Goins, Olivia McMillan
G1
11
6
G2
6
11
G3
12
10
Match #47
Mar 04
Mari Humberg, Max Freeman
G1
11
-5
G2
7
-11
G3
10
-12
Pablo Tellez, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
5
G2
7
11
G3
10
12
Match #63
Mar 05
Anna Bright, Hayden Patriquin
G1
11
-0
G2
11
-9
Pablo Tellez, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
0
G2
11
9
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #15
Mar 05
Jessie Irvine, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-3
Rachel Summers, Rachel Rettger
G1
11
2
G2
11
3
Match #24
Mar 06
Jessie Irvine, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
1
-11
G2
6
-11
Allyce Jones, Ting Chieh Wei
G1
1
11
G2
6
11
Gold:
Anna Bright / Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Parris Todd
Bronze:
Tina Pisnik / Lacy Schneemann