Mehvish Safdar

About Mehvish Safdar

Mehvish Safdar’s pickleball journey began in 2021—on the same day she had her wisdom teeth removed. However, it wasn’t until the summer of 2024 that she fully committed to training and competing at the highest level. Now a UPA/PPA signed touring pro, she achieved a top 50 PPA tour ranking in 2024 and was selected as the 13th overall draft pick for the Utah Black Diamonds in the 2025 MLP season. She has also been a dominant force in collegiate pickleball, winning two individual national titles and earning a #1 national collegiate ranking while representing Indiana University.

Mehvish has primarily competed in pro women’s doubles with her sister, Komal Safdar, a former Division I tennis player and medical doctor, and she excels on both the left and right side in doubles play.

Off the court, Mehvish is pursuing a Ph.D. in sport psychology, with a passion for helping athletes sharpen their mental game to optimize performance. Balancing professional pickleball with her academic aspirations, she is committed to reaching her full potential as an athlete and future sport psychologist.