Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Tammy Emmrich now resides in Bradenton, Florida, with her husband Martin, who is also a PPA Tour pro, and their daughter Gabriella. Before delving into pickleball, Emmrich pursued a career in professional tennis, representing Belgium five times in the Billie Jean King Cup. She reached impressive career highs of no. 4 in the ITF junior rankings and no. 170 in the WTA rankings, securing five professional tennis titles along the way.
Emmrich's journey into pickleball began in the latter part of 2022 after being introduced to the sport through television. Initially viewing it as a means to regain fitness post-pregnancy, she quickly became enamored with the game. Together with her husband, Emmrich now shares the ambition of breaking into the top ten in the PPA Tour rankings. Since transitioning to pickleball, she has clinched two medals in pro women’s doubles and competes at the premier level of Major League Pickleball as a member of the Carolina Hogs.
PPA Tour: Veolia Lakeland Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Chao Yi Wang
Bronze:
Lea Jansen
Bracket Completed
Match #26
Nov 20
Lingwei Kong, Travis Rettenmaier
G1
8
-11
G2
11
-9
G3
5
-11
Michael Loyd, Tamaryn Emmrich
G1
8
11
G2
11
9
G3
5
11
Match #52
Nov 20
Tyra Hurricane Black, Christian Alshon
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-4
Michael Loyd, Tamaryn Emmrich
G1
11
7
G2
11
4
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Eric Oncins
Bracket Completed
Match #3
Nov 21
Ting Chieh Wei, Vivienne David
G1
11
-1
G2
12
-10
Genie Bouchard, Tamaryn Emmrich
G1
11
1
G2
12
10
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Anna Bright
Silver:
Jade Kawamoto / Jackie Kawamoto
Bronze:
Kate Fahey / Tina Pisnik