Introduced to pickleball in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by her parents in 2020, Rachel Summers swiftly transitioned from her background in Division III tennis at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. There, she established herself as a formidable force, earning the title of two-time All-American in singles.
Drawing from her tennis foundation, Summers adeptly embraced the nuances of pickleball, quickly mastering its fundamentals before delving into its strategic intricacies.
Among her notable achievements, Summers clinched consecutive victories in the Challenger Level MLP Championships as a valued member of the Bay Area Breakers, underscoring her prowess on the pickleball court.
While pursuing her second year of medical school, Summers also serves as a dedicated member of the U.S. Army Reserves, embodying a commitment to both academic and military excellence.
Her journey is further enriched by sponsorships from Selkirk, OOFOS, and Babolat, emblematic of her dedication to sporting excellence and community engagement.
PPA Tour: Daytona Beach Open Presented by Roar
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Kaitlyn Christian
Silver:
Dominique Schaefer
Bronze:
Mary Brascia
Bracket Completed
Match #14
Dec 20
Genie Erokhina, Anderson Scarpa
G1
7
-11
G2
11
-8
G3
11
-8
Spencer Smith, Rachel Summers
G1
7
11
G2
11
8
G3
11
8
Gold:
Jorja Johnson / Hayden Patriquin
Silver:
Tina Pisnik / Andrei Daescu
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Dekel Bar
Bracket Completed
Match #14
Dec 21
Martina Frantova, Rachel Summers
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-8
Madalina Grigoriu, Cailyn Campbell
G1
11
5
G2
11
8
Match #23
Dec 21
Tina Pisnik, Allyce Jones
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-7
Martina Frantova, Rachel Summers
G1
11
7
G2
11
7
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Leigh Waters
Silver:
Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson
Bronze:
Jackie Kawamoto / Anna Bright
Jan 21, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025
PPA Tour: Veolia Southern California Open
Fountain Valley, CA, USA
304 Players
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Mesa, AZ, USA
533 Players
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PPA Tour: Cape Coral Open
Cape Coral, FL, USA
292 Players
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PPA Tour: CIBC Texas Open - 2025
McKinney, TX, USA
216 Players