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Veolia Pickleball National Championships
Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson

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United States
Doubles
#112
593.5 pts
Mixed
#140
100 pts
Singles
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Gender
Male
Age
40 Years
Height
5' 11" (180.3 cm)
Turned Pro
2023
Plays
Right-Handed
Resides
Phoenix, Arizona

About Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson: Professional Pickleball Player on the PPA Tour

Craig Johnson is a professional pickleball player competing on the PPA Tour in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. He has established himself as a notable competitor in the rapidly growing sport of professional pickleball.

Background & Career

Craig Johnson was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. Johnson grew up a multi-sport athlete, eventually settling on tennis in high school to then play college tennis for PLNU in San Diego. Johnson first started playing pickleball in late 2020. This eventually led him to join the Arizona Pickleball league and on the last season broke the longest dink rally in PPA history while playing Ben Johns. Outside of pickleball, Johnson is married with two kids and runs a business with his father.

Craig Johnson Paddle: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 14mm Pickleball Paddle

Playing Style

Craig Johnson brings a competitive edge to every match on the PPA Tour. He continues to develop his game and compete at the highest level of professional pickleball.

Career Highlights

  • Competes on the PPA Tour professional circuit
  • Competitor in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles
  • Part of the growing roster of professional athletes in Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the PPA Tour
Division Rank Points DUPR Gold Silver Bronze Total
Doubles #112 593.5 6.015
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Mixed #140 100 --
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Singles -- -- 5.988
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