Arielle Butler

Arielle Butler is a professional pickleball player, coach, and advocate based in Franklin, Wisconsin. Transitioning from a successful collegiate tennis career, she has rapidly ascended the ranks of professional pickleball since taking up the sport in 2018. Beyond her athletic achievements, Arielle Butler is deeply committed to community engagement and raising awareness for ovarian cancer research.

Early Life

Arielle Butler grew up in Searcy, Arkansas, where her early exposure to sports was influenced by her family’s residence in a dormitory at Harding University, managed by her mother. Surrounded by collegiate athletes, she developed a passion for sports from a young age.

She attended Harding University, excelling in tennis with 58 career singles wins and 41 doubles victories, ranking her 14th in program history.

Her academic accolades include being a two-time recipient of the Great American Conference Crafton Tull Elite Scholar Athlete award and a three-time Academic All-Conference honoree.

After graduating with a degree in health and kinesiology in 2017, she pursued a master’s degree while serving as an assistant tennis coach at the University of Montevallo.

Family Life

Arielle Butler’s family played a significant role in her early life, with her mother, April, managing a freshman girls’ dorm at Harding University. Living in close quarters with student-athletes, Arielle Butler formed lasting relationships and found role models among the residents.

One such individual was Kendra Bailey, a former student-athlete who became a close family friend. Kendra Bailey’s battle with ovarian cancer and subsequent passing at the age of 27 profoundly impacted Arielle Butler, inspiring her ongoing commitment to raising awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research through initiatives like Kendra’s Voice.

Career

Arielle Butler began playing pickleball in late 2018, quickly transitioning from amateur to professional status. Her notable achievements include:

• Winning gold in Pro Mixed Doubles at the 2022 APP Indianapolis Open with partner Anderson Scarpa.

• Securing the Arizona League title in fall 2023 as a member of the Gilbert Gladiators.

• Reaching the semifinals in Women’s Doubles at the 2024 US Open alongside Mari Humberg.

• Achieving a bronze medal in the APP Women’s Open and a semifinal finish at the APP Chicago Open in 2024.

As of June 2025, Arielle Butler has competed in 27 professional tournaments, participating in a total of 163 career matches. Her match record includes 79 wins and 84 losses in women’s doubles, 35 wins and 36 losses in mixed doubles, and 5 wins and 8 losses in women’s singles.

In addition to her playing career, Arielle Butler serves as the Chief Operating Officer and a teaching professional at Fortify Pickleball Club. She is also affiliated with BoxCar Productions, contributing to the promotion and development of pickleball.

Net Worth

As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Arielle Butler’s net worth.