Jay Devilliers
About Jay Devilliers
Jay Devilliers: The Veteran Powerhouse of Professional Pickleball
Jay Devilliers is a professional pickleball player on the PPA Tour, competing in Mixed Doubles. He has established himself as a notable competitor in the rapidly growing sport of professional pickleball.
Quick Facts
- Hometown: Wichita, KS
- Divisions: Mixed Doubles
Background & Early Career
Jocelyn “Jay” Devilliers, often referred as the Flying Frenchman, has shot to the top of the sport in all three divisions. He has proven himself to be one of the most fiery and exciting players to watch and is one of the most popular professional pickleball players on tour. Fans visiting tournaments on-site do not have to spot Devilliers in action to know that he is on-court, thanks to his trademark “come on!” and steady positive communication with his partners. Devilliers consistently earns himself a spot in tournament finals and regularly places on the podium in all three events. He claimed his first Mixed Doubles title in 2021 alongside Jessie Irvine at the PPA Championship in Las Vegas.
During his childhood in France, Devilliers competed in a variety of sports including soccer, tennis, handball, swimming, squash, badminton, table tennis and skiing. He excelled in tennis and soccer particularly. Ultimately, Devilliers chose tennis and left his home country for Barcelona, Spain where he trained intensively from 2009-2012 to achieve his dream of becoming a professional tennis player.
Playing Style
Devilliers consistently earns himself a spot in tournament finals and regularly places on the podium in all three events.
Career Highlights
- Fans visiting tournaments on-site do not have to spot Devilliers in action to know that he is on-court, thanks to his trademark “come on!” and steady positive communication with his partners.
- Devilliers consistently earns himself a spot in tournament finals and regularly places on the podium in all three events.
- He claimed his first Mixed Doubles title in 2021 alongside Jessie Irvine at the PPA Championship in Las Vegas.
Off the Court
Fans visiting tournaments on-site do not have to spot Devilliers in action to know that he is on-court, thanks to his trademark “come on!” and steady positive communication with his partners. While there, he completed his high school diploma and met his future wife and fellow tennis player Aleksendra. Sadly, after a severe injury, Devilliers’ ability to compete at the professional level became uncertain, and he made the decision to accept a college tennis scholarship in the United States.
Related Articles
| Division | Rank | Points | DUPR | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubles | #12 | 5700 | 6.630 |
1
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4
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8
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13 |
| Mixed | #12 | 2600 | -- |
1
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7
|
7
|
15 |
| Singles | #19 | 2537.5 | 6.159 |
0
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5
|
9
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14 |