Christian Alshon
Meet Christian Alshon, a strategic mastermind on and off the pickleball court. From his roots in Boca Raton, FL to becoming the first player to clinch MLP championships at both Challenger and Premier levels, Christian’s record is as sterling as they come.
This top-tier competitor and University of Chicago economics whiz brings his analytical prowess to every game. With a history of undefeated seasons and national tennis titles, Christian is a living legend among the Ranchers, always ready to outsmart and outplay the competition.
DUPR
6.89
RESIDES
Boca Raton, FL
TURNED PRO
2021
AGE
23
HEIGHT
6′ 2”
PLAYS
Right-handed
ETTA WRIGHT
Hailing from the rugged landscapes of New Zealand, Etta Wright is not only a trailblazer but also the first Tongan-American to storm the pro pickleball courts. From her early days wielding a tennis racket at Brigham Young University – Hawaii, where she also found love and family, to dominating the pickleball scene, Etta’s journey is nothing short of legendary.
An athlete with a passion for languages and a knack for netball, rugby, and more, Etta’s tenacity and cultural richness add unmatched flavor to the Texas Ranchers. When she’s not slicing through competition, you might catch her tuning into a classic British TV series or mastering yet another language.
DUPR
6.04
RESIDES
American Fork, UT
TURNED PRO
2022
AGE
31
HEIGHT
5' 10"
PLAYS
Right-handed
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Quang duong
Known as “Avatar” by his tennis friends, Quang Duong played his first-ever pickleball match at the PPA Tour’s Atlanta Open in May 2023, you will also see him playing alongside his brother Bao who goes by “Nitro”… Duong was a top-ranked ITF junior tennis player and a world-class paddle tennis player who won multiple singles and doubles titles at the age of 15… Just a few short months after bursting onto the pickleball scene, he entered the Top 20 in the PPA Tour singles rankings… Duong’s goal is promoting and expanding pickleball in Asia and giving back to his people in Vietnam… He is sponsored by Selkirk and plays with the Power Air Invikta paddle…
DUPR
6.36
RESIDES
Torrance, CA
TURNED PRO
2023
AGE
18
HEIGHT
5' 11"
PLAYS
Right-handed
TINA PISNIK
From the courts of Yugoslavia to the halls of MLP fame, Tina Pisnik is a force of nature. This former tennis pro turned pickleball phenom boasts a stellar career, peppered with international titles and a captaincy of the Slovenian Fed Cup team.
Since swapping her tennis gears for pickleball paddles in 2022, Tina has brought a fierce competitive spirit and a wealth of expertise to the Ranchers. Off the court, she’s a savvy businesswoman and a coach, shaping the next generation of sports stars at her own tennis center in Florida.
DUPR
5.95
RESIDES
Bradenton, FL
TURNED PRO
2022
AGE
43
HEIGHT
5' 7"
PLAYS
Right-handed
