Etta Wright is a professional pickleball player known for her athleticism and strategic play. Born in New Zealand and raised in Menlo Park, California, she has a diverse sports background, having played netball, touch rugby, basketball, soccer, field hockey, and tennis. Etta particularly excelled in tennis, playing Division II tennis at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where she also served as an assistant coach.Introduced to pickleball by her uncle in 2018, Etta began playing professionally in 2022. Standing at 5'10", her height and athletic background contribute to her strong net play and defensive skills. Etta has quickly made a mark on the professional circuit, securing multiple medals in her first year.Fun Facts:• Etta is the first Tongan-American professional pickleball player.• She enjoys watching British TV series like "Downton Abbey."• Etta has a passion for languages and aims to become fluent in Spanish and Mandarin.
What sport did Etta Wright play competitively before pickleball?
Etta Wright’s background in competitive volleyball gave her the athleticism and court awareness that now define her pickleball game.
Etta Wright’s background in competitive volleyball gave her the athleticism and court awareness that now define her pickleball game.
She loves watching British TV series like Downton Abbey during her downtime.
She practices reaction volleys to sharpen her net play.
Her uncle introduced her to the game in 2018, sparking her passion.
Her height and athleticism give her a strong presence at the net.
