

DEVELOPMENT
After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Southern California, where Kaitlyn garnered recognition as a three-time All-American and clinched an NCAA doubles championship, she transitioned to the professional tennis circuit. Over the course of a decade-long tenure on the WTA doubles tour, she soared to impressive heights, achieving a career-best ranking of 38 in the world.
In January 2024, she embarked on a new chapter in her athletic journey, dedicating herself fully to the burgeoning sport of pickleball. Since transitioning to pickleball, Kaitlyn has wasted no time making her mark on the court. Notable achievements include clinching a bronze medal in singles at the PPA Desert Ridge Classic and securing a silver medal in singles at the PPA Veolia Austin Cup.
With her formidable skills and competitive spirit, she continues to make waves in the pickleball community, showcasing her talent and determination as she pursues excellence in her new sporting endeavor.
PPA Tour: Select Medical Orange County Cup - 2025
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Catherine Parenteau
Bronze:
Judit Castillo
Bracket Completed
Match #32
Jun 17
Kaitlyn Christian, Augustus Ge
G1
4
-11
G2
6
-11
Brandon French, Andrea Koop
G1
4
11
G2
6
11
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Jorja Johnson / James Johnson
Bronze:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bracket Completed
Match #15
Jun 18
Kaitlyn Christian, Milan Rane
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-8
Marcela Hones, Michelle Esquivel
G1
11
1
G2
11
8
Match #33
Jun 19
Parris Todd, Tyra Black
G1
7
-11
G2
11
-1
G3
11
-7
Kaitlyn Christian, Milan Rane
G1
7
11
G2
11
1
G3
11
7
Gold:
Anna Bright / Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Catherine Parenteau / Rachel Rohrabacher
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Tyra Black