TINA
PISNIK
PRO PICKLEBALL PLAYER
Meet Tina Pisnik, a top 10 professional pickleball player and former elite tennis athlete, who brings a wealth of Olympic-level experience and competitive excellence to the court. As a former WTA World No. 29 in singles and a two-time Olympian representing Slovenia, Tina made her mark in the world of sports before transitioning to professional pickleball in 2022. Since then, she has ascended to the top, securing multiple medals in the PPA and APP, while showcasing her skills at the Premier Level with the Palm Beach Royals team. With her precision, strategic intelligence, and mental toughness, Tina is not just a player; she's an inspiring testament to how elite performance and a championship mindset can triumph over any challenge.
CURRENT BRAND SPONSORSHIPS
PICKLEBALL ACHIEVEMENTS
Silver medal at PPA Vulcan TOC with Pat Smith
Gold medal at APP Chicago with Martin Emmrich
Bronze medal at PPA Houston with Lea Jansen
Gold medal at PPA Selkirk Open with Lea Jansen
Silver medal at PPA Daytona Beach with Andrei Daescu
Silver medal PPA North Carolina with Dekel Bar
Silver medal PPA Orange County with Jessie Irvine
Bronze medal PPA LA Open with Collin Johns
Bronze medal PPA Lakeland with Kate Fahey
Bronze medal PPA Daytona Beach with Meghan Dizon
Bronze medal PPA Virginia Beach with Andrei Daescu
Bronze medal PPA Masters with Noe Khlif
Bronze medal PPA Mesa Cup with Lacy Schneemann
Silver medal PPA Newport Beach with Eric Oncins
Bronze medal PPA Newport Beach with Lacy Schneemann
Bronze medal PPA Asia Hanoi Vietnam with Jessie Irvine
Bronze medal PPA Sacramento with Cailyn Campbell
Multiple Championship Sunday appearances across divisions
RANKINGS AND STATUS
Age: 45 (Born February 19, 1981)
Origin: Maribor, Slovenia
Current Residence: Bradenton, Florida
Height: 5'7" | Plays: Right-Handed
WTA TENNIS Career (1999-2005):
World No. 29 in singles (January 2004)
World No. 63 in doubles (April 2000)
World No. 1 junior ranking
1 WTA singles title and 2 WTA doubles titles
Orange Bowl Champion at age 16 (18s division)
Two-time Olympic athlete (2000 Sydney, 2004
Athens)
Slovenian Fed Cup team captain
Competed in all four Grand Slams multiple times
PRO PICKLEBALL career (2022-current):
DUPR 6.254 (#4 women's doubles ranking)
PPA TOUR:
5th in mixed doubles rankings
9th in women's doubles rankings
Competes for Palm Beach Royals in
Major League Pickleball (Premier
Level)
Three-year PPA Tour contract
(signed in 2023)
Tina with Lea Jansen
PLAYING STYLE AND EXPERIENCE:
Decades of racket sport experience ensuring technical precision. Sharp court awareness and strategic shot selection, mental toughness developed through Olympic competition, quick adaptability demonstrated by a swift transition to pickleball. Strong competitive drive and a passion for winning at the highest level.
COACHING CREDENTIALS AND
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Owner of Smash Tennis coaching business for the past 6 years and coaching tennis for past 21 years
- Private tennis and pickleball coach at Bradenton Tennis Center in Florida
- Tina is currently coaching Lea Jansen, a top 10 singles player on the PPA Tour, as well as Jade Rau, a newly signed player garnering significant interest from fellow athletes.
Beyond competition, Tina is regarded as an exceptional coach, known for translating elite level experience into clear, actionable improvement. With her expertise and dedication, Tina is committed to elevating both players' performance and success in
the sport.
