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: Veolia North Carolina Open
Bracket Completed
Match #30
Apr 03
Kaitlyn Christian, Blaine Hovenier
G1
7
-11
G2
11
-5
G3
11
-5
Marshall Brown, Lingwei Kong
G1
7
11
G2
11
5
G3
11
5
Match #47
Apr 03
Tina Pisnik, Collin Johns
G1
8
-11
G2
11
-2
G3
11
-5
Blaine Hovenier, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
8
11
G2
11
2
G3
11
5
Gold:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Silver:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Federico Staksrud
Bracket Completed
Match #14
Apr 04
Lucy Kovalova, Mehvish Safdar
G1
6
-11
G2
3
-11
Christa Gecheva, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
6
11
G2
3
11
Match #23
Apr 04
Jorja Johnson, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-6
Christa Gecheva, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
6
G2
11
6
Gold:
Jorja Johnson / Tyra Hurricane Black
Silver:
Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau
Bronze:
Jade Kawamoto / Jackie Kawamoto