Originally hailing from Bratislava, Slovakia, she embarked on her tennis journey at the age of 10, laying the foundation for a career in the sport. After honing her skills, she transitioned to professional tennis before furthering her athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. At NC State University, she earned accolades as a standout player, securing All-ACC honors twice. Prior to her time at NC State, she also showcased her talent during a season at Mississippi State.
In addition to her tennis endeavors, she discovered the exhilarating world of pickleball in 2019, gradually immersing herself in the sport. It wasn't until 2023 that she began competing in tournaments, eager to test her skills against formidable opponents. Alongside her passion for sports, she channels her expertise into her entrepreneurial venture, owning and operating ProAm Tennis & Pickleball, a thriving retail store located in Naples, FL.
Beyond her athletic and business pursuits, she is a polyglot, fluent in three languages. She shares her life with her younger sister, Nina, and their beloved German Shepherds, Paco and Sasha, enriching her journey with companionship and joy.
PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #12
Apr 28
Marcela Hones, Pesa Teoni
G1
4
-11
G2
11
-4
G3
5
-11
Carlos Di Laura III, Martina Frantova
G1
4
11
G2
11
4
G3
5
11
Match #44
Apr 28
Parris Todd, Andrei Daescu
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Carlos Di Laura III, Martina Frantova
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #3
Apr 28
Mehvish Safdar, Martina Frantova
G1
11
-4
G2
7
-11
G3
11
-4
Polina Libo, Luana Stanciu
G1
11
4
G2
7
11
G3
11
4
Match #19
Apr 29
Jade Kawamoto, Jackie Kawamoto
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Mehvish Safdar, Martina Frantova
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson
Bronze:
Catherine Parenteau / Rachel Rohrabacher