PPA Las Vegas: Selkirk’s rising pros deal out victories in the round of 64
Shimabukuro earns first PPA North America men’s doubles main draw win 14-year-old Tama Shimabukuro has been on the rise since his performance overseas at the PPA Fukuoka a few months ago. This week, Shimabukuro teams up with 16-year-old Andre Mercado in men’s doubles for a first-time partnership. What initially seemed like a potential David-and-Goliath matchup turned into a breakthrough win, as Shimabukuro and Mercado...
Team Selkirk delivers standout performance at the Rock City Rally PPA Challenger
This past weekend, Team Selkirk’s rising stars, Rafa Lenhard, Anouar Braham, and Kiora Kunimoto, dominated at the Rock City Rally PPA Challenger, each claiming multiple medals. Selkirk Combine athletes earn top spots in Arkansas Rafa Lenhard and Anouar Braham are two of the twelve athletes who were recently selected to participate in Selkirk’s newest initiative, the Selkirk Combine, where players were tested on gameplay,...
On the rise: 17-year-old Kiora Kunimoto
Hawai‘i has become a hotbed for pickleball, producing numerous rising talents from the islands. One of the latest breakout stars in the pro scene is 17-year-old Kiora Kunimoto, who hails from the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Despite just graduating from high school, Kunimoto’s racquet sports accomplishments are impressive. In May 2025, she captured the title of Hawai‘i State High School Singles Champion, becoming only...
