Shimabukuro triple medals, Lenhard claims mixed gold in Tucson
The second PPA Challenger event of the year took place in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend, where Team Selkirk’s rising pros flourished. Shimabukuro triple medals After a few days in Minnesota at the Indoor National Championship, 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro arrived in Tucson and quickly became one of the tournament’s standout performers. Competing in three divisions, the young phenom medaled in all of them, showcasing both...
Kiora Kunimoto: the 17-year-old taking down the top seeds in Minnesota
Clad in a pink outfit and wearing her white CourtStrike Pro 2.0s, Emerging Pro Kiora Kunimoto shook hands with No. 2 seed Brooke Buckner on Championship Court today—this time as the winner, for the first time in five battles. The 17-year-old earned the victory in a three-game thriller, 11-5, 6-11, 11-8, and is now responsible for knocking out two of the top seeds at...
Kunimoto upsets the No. 6 seed, earns first quarterfinal appearance in Minnesota
Pickleball’s future is taking center stage in Minnesota today in the Round of 16, as multiple players under 18 shake up the draw, including Selkirk’s 17-year-old Kiora Kunimoto. All eyes on Kunimoto Kiora Kunimoto has been on an incredible trajectory since the end of 2025. After earning multiple PPA Challenger medals, she is now chasing her first PPA Tour medal and looks poised to...
