Jorja Johnson

Profile

Jorja Johnson is a young American professional pickleball player. She grew up in Kansas, and in 2019 her family moved to Naples, Florida, to support her brother JW's tennis training. Though she had no tennis experience, she discovered pickleball after the move as a way to build community, and made her pro debut in late 2021.

Career and record

At the APP Sacramento Open in March 2024, at 17, she achieved the youngest Triple Crown in APP Tour history (winning singles, doubles, and mixed doubles). She won gold in women's singles, women's doubles with Lea Jansen, and mixed doubles with her brother JW. She is the third woman to complete a Triple Crown in APP Tour history and set the youngest record. In MLP she contributed to the 2024 Premier Level title as part of the Dallas Flash.

Play style

A true pickleball native who started the sport with no racket-sports experience. Her hallmarks are high athleticism and a dynamic style, with a clutch strength that belies her age.

Latest developments

While continuing her mixed doubles pairing with her brother JW, she racks up medals across events. She keeps growing rapidly as a next-generation star of the pickleball world.

📎 Reference: The Kitchen, Pickleball 52