Originally hailing from Boston, Ryan Fu has left an indelible mark on the tennis courts of New England. As a former #1 ranked tennis player in the region, his talent and dedication propelled him to compete at the collegiate level for the University of Michigan. After completing his undergraduate studies, Ryan continued to pursue his passion for tennis at Bryant University while also earning a Master's in Business Administration.
However, it was a fateful encounter with his longtime friend, James Ignatowich, that sparked a new chapter in Ryan's athletic journey. Convinced by James to transition to professional pickleball, Ryan embarked on a full-time training regimen to hone his skills and compete at the highest level of the sport.
Beyond his prowess on the pickleball court, Ryan finds joy and relaxation in a variety of other activities. Whether he's teeing off on the golf course, casting a line while fishing, or passionately cheering on his beloved Boston sports teams, Ryan embraces the diverse range of experiences that life has to offer outside of competition.
With his competitive spirit and commitment to excellence, Ryan Fu continues to make his mark not only in the world of pickleball but also as a versatile athlete and enthusiast of all things sports-related.
PPA Tour: Veolia Lakeland Open
Bracket Completed
Match #7
Nov 20
Lacy Schneemann, Ryan Fu
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-3
Cason Campbell, Marcela Hones
G1
11
6
G2
11
3
Match #37
Nov 20
Mari Humberg, James Ignatowich
G1
9
-11
G2
5
-11
Ryan Fu, Lacy Schneemann
G1
9
11
G2
5
11
Match #57
Nov 20
Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-2
Ryan Fu, Lacy Schneemann
G1
11
7
G2
11
2
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Eric Oncins
Bracket Completed
Match #5
Nov 21
Ryan Fu, Tama Shimabukuro
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-4
Johan Nilsson, Michael Shaw
G1
11
7
G2
11
4
Match #21
Nov 21
Travis Rettenmaier, Donald Young
G1
2
-11
G2
4
-11
Ryan Fu, Tama Shimabukuro
G1
2
11
G2
4
11
Match #33
Nov 21
Tyson McGuffin, Federico Staksrud
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-2
Ryan Fu, Tama Shimabukuro
G1
11
3
G2
11
2
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Andrei Daescu / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
JW Johnson / Cj Klinger