Connor Garnett

Connor Garnett is the World No. 3 singles player in professional pickleball, and his resume before he ever touched a paddle reads like fiction. A Division 1 tennis player at Santa Clara University, Connor's tennis career included a stint as a hitting partner for Novak Djokovic. Yes, that Novak Djokovic. Originally from Bellevue, Washington, and now based in Southern California, he's brought that elite tennis pedigree to pickleball with devastating results - 5 PPA gold medals and counting.

What makes Connor scary on the court is the combination of explosive athleticism, fast hands, and a backhand that can end points from anywhere. With 80+ pro tournaments and a nearly 60% career win rate, he's proven he belongs among the best in the game. He plays for the Utah Black Diamonds in Major League Pickleball, competing across singles, doubles, and mixed. At just 28, Connor is still on the upswing, and given that he once rallied with the greatest tennis player of all time, pickleball might just be the sport where he writes his own legacy. Check out his camps and content at connorgarnett.com.