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.
2026 Opendoor Pickleball World Championships
Match #60
Nov 6
Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
-13
G2
12
-10
G3
11
-7
Jorja Johnson
G1
11
13
G2
12
10
G3
11
7
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #31
Nov 3
Kaitlyn Christian, Dylan Frazier
G1
8
-11
G2
11
-4
G3
11
-3
Harrison Brown, Kaitlynn Hart
G1
8
11
G2
11
4
G3
11
3
Match #48
Nov 4
Kaitlyn Christian, Dylan Frazier
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-7
John Lucian Goins, Alix Truong
G1
11
6
G2
11
7
Match #56
Nov 5
Catherine Parenteau, Eric Oncins
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-8
Dylan Frazier, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
5
G2
11
8
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #24
Nov 5
Kaitlyn Christian, Brooke Buckner
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-6
Mya Bui, Paula Rives
G1
11
5
G2
11
6
Match #36
Nov 5
Jessie Irvine, Alix Truong
G1
11
-6
G2
10
-12
G3
6
-11
Kaitlyn Christian, Brooke Buckner
G1
11
6
G2
10
12
G3
6
11
Match #42
Nov 7
Parris Todd, Rachel Rohrabacher
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-7
Kaitlyn Christian, Brooke Buckner
G1
12
10
G2
11
7
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze: