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: Indoor National Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Parris Todd
Silver:
Lea Jansen
Bronze:
Kaitlyn Christian
Bracket Completed
Match #25
Jan 20
Kaitlyn Christian, Blaine Hovenier
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-2
Daniel Phillips, Tatiana Ruhl
G1
11
3
G2
11
2
Match #44
Jan 21
Kaitlyn Christian, Blaine Hovenier
G1
10
-12
G2
9
-11
Riley Newman, Cailyn Campbell
G1
10
12
G2
9
11
Gold:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Christian Alshon
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu
Bracket Completed
Match #2
Jan 21
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
-3
G2
9
-11
G3
11
-2
Emma Nelson, Abbigal Hatton
G1
11
3
G2
9
11
G3
11
2
Match #16
Jan 22
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-8
Zoeya Khan, Paula Rives
G1
11
8
G2
11
8
Match #23
Jan 23
Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Kaitlyn Christian, Jessie Irvine
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Parris Todd / Tyra Hurricane Black
Bronze:
Meghan Dizon / Lacy Schneemann