Jalina Ingram

JALINA INGRAM
Professional Pickleball Player | PPA Tour & Major League Pickleball
Hometown: Born in Tucson, Arizona; raised in Peoria, Arizona
Current Residence: Peoria, Arizona
Age: 18
Height: 5’6″ (167 cm)
Plays: Right-handed
Turned Pro: 2025 (PPA Tour & MLP)
Disciplines: Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles
DUPR: Singles 5.30 | Doubles 5.38 (DUPR ID: 4L9MKG)
Paddle Sponsor: Proton (Series Three – Project Flamingo)
MLP Team: Chicago Slice

Jalina Ingram is one of the youngest stars on the PPA Tour, an 18-year-old from Peoria, Arizona competing in women’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Born in Tucson in 2007 and adopted by her parents Marion and Michael on National Adoption Day in 2013, Jalina grew up in the Phoenix area as a natural, multi-sport athlete—soccer, swimming, gymnastics, and flag football—before tennis captured her heart at age seven.

She excelled in junior tennis, collecting multiple titles and ultimately earning a residency at the renowned John Newcombe Tennis Academy in Texas. After burning out on tennis, Jalina stepped away from the sport in late 2023—and a few weeks later picked up a pickleball paddle as a fun way to stay active with her parents. The competitive spark reignited instantly. Training with local Arizona mentors, she progressed at a remarkable rate.

Less than six months after first holding a paddle, 16-year-old Jalina made her professional debut at the 2024 PPA Desert Ridge Open—fittingly, at the same resort where she took her first tennis lessons—qualifying into the main draw and reaching the Round of 16. In 2025 she signed exclusive contracts with both the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, becoming one of the youngest players on the premier global circuit.

Known for explosive power off both wings and a fearless, athletic style, Jalina has already notched wins over established names—including former pro tennis star Genie Bouchard—and has climbed inside the top 20 in PPA women’s singles. Widely regarded as a future top star of the sport, she continues to train hard in Arizona while balancing her education, with her sights set firmly on the top of the game.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Signed exclusive PPA Tour & Major League Pickleball contracts in 2025 — one of the youngest pros on tour
Pro debut at the 2024 PPA Desert Ridge Open (age 16) — reached the Round of 16
Signature singles win over former tennis pro Genie Bouchard (March 2025)
Double bronze at the 2026 Boise PPA Challenger — Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles (with Lindsey Newman)
Career PPA medal record includes gold in both singles and mixed doubles, plus multiple doubles silvers
Ranked #20 in PPA Tour Women’s Singles (June 2026)<*li>

CURRENT PPA TOUR RANKINGS (JUNE 2026)
Singles: #20 — 1,812.5 pts
Doubles: #45 — 1,675 pts
Mixed Doubles: #43 — 925 pts