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 Sacramento Open
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #13
Apr 14
Kaitlyn Christian, Jaume Martinez Vich
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-3
Colin Wong, Nok Yiu Tang
G1
11
5
G2
11
3
Match #36
Apr 15
Kaitlyn Christian, Jaume Martinez Vich
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-7
Tom Protzek, Genie Erokhina
G1
11
5
G2
11
7
Match #48
Apr 16
Kate Fahey, Federico Staksrud
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-2
Jaume Martinez Vich, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
4
G2
11
2
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #3
Apr 15
Emma Nelson, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-0
Luana Stanciu, Ella Cosma
G1
11
5
G2
11
0
Match #14
Apr 17
Milan Rane, Mari Humberg
G1
11
-9
G2
2
-11
G3
11
-7
Emma Nelson, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
9
G2
2
11
G3
11
7
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze: