Luana Stanciu discovered pickleball through open plays in 2023, but it wasn’t until 2024 that her competitive drive took over. With a background in high-level tennis, the transition felt natural—and her passion for the game grew fast. Now fully committed to pickleball, Luana is traveling for tournaments, training relentlessly, and carving out her place in the sport.
2026 Grand Rapids PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Jessica Ho
Silver:
Masa Grgan
Bronze:
Shannon Pretorius
Bracket Completed
Match #3
Sep 19
Rachael Fitzgerald, Luana Stanciu
G1
3
-11
G2
1
-11
Masa Grgan, Maddy Rasmusen
G1
3
11
G2
1
11
Gold:
Isabella Dunlap / Lina Padegimaite
Silver:
Lauren Stratman / Andrea Koop
Bronze:
Abbigal Hatton / Jaeda Minniefield
Bracket Completed
Match #11
Sep 20
Luana Stanciu, Chuck Taylor
G1
10
-12
G2
1
-11
Jake Anderson, Masa Grgan
G1
10
12
G2
1
11
Match #35
Sep 20
Elise Fortino, Samuel Trent
G1
13
-15
Chuck Taylor, Luana Stanciu
G1
13
15
Gold:
Lauren Stratman / Anouar Braham
Silver:
Madalina Grigoriu / Garrison Eaby
Bronze:
Carlota Trevino / Bruno Faletto
