MLP Challenger Player Rankings: Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced its top Challenger players, highlighting the best athletes in doubles competition based on DUPR ratings. Pablo Tellez leads the group with a 6.61 rating, followed closely by Travis Rettenmaier and Daniel De La Rosa. The rankings show the strength and rising talent in the sport.
MLP Showcases Top Challenger Talent
The MLP Challenger level gives emerging pickleball players a platform to shine. Players are ranked by their Doubles DUPR Rating, a system that measures skill and match results. This ranking helps teams scout and draft the best talents for upcoming MLP seasons.
Pablo Tellez tops the list with a 6.61 rating. Travis Rettenmaier holds second place with 6.56. Daniel De La Rosa stands third at 6.50. Rafa Hewett and Anderson Scarpa complete the top five with ratings of 6.45 and 6.35.
Complete Challenger Men’s Rankings
| Rank | Player | Doubles DUPR Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Tellez | 6.61 |
| 2 | Travis Rettenmaier | 6.56 |
| 3 | Daniel De La Rosa | 6.50 |
| 4 | Rafa Hewett | 6.45 |
| 5 | Anderson Scarpa | 6.35 |
| 6 | Darrian Young | 6.31 |
| 7 | Stefan Auvergne | 6.30 |
| 8 | Marshall Brown | 6.19 |
| 9 | Eric Roddy | 6.15 |
| 10 | James Delgado | 6.06 |
| 11 | Juan Benitez | 5.73 |
| 12 | Sarah Ansboury | 5.20 |
Growing Excitement for the Future
These rankings highlight the growing competitiveness at the Challenger level. Fans and team owners are paying close attention, as these athletes could soon become major names in the Premier Level of MLP.
With MLP expanding and new teams joining, opportunities for these players are rising. Their strong performances set the stage for bigger contracts, sponsorships, and professional success. As the sport continues to grow, the Challenger players are shaping the next chapter of pickleball.
News in Brief: MLP Challenger Player Rankings
MLP announced its top Challenger pickleball players based on Doubles DUPR Ratings. Pablo Tellez leads the list with a 6.61 rating, followed by Travis Rettenmaier and Daniel De La Rosa. These rising talents are poised to make a major impact as pickleball continues its rapid growth nationwide.
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