Genie Erokhina is a professional pickleball player known for her powerful forehand and court coverage. Originally from Moscow, Russia, she transitioned from tennis to pickleball and has made significant strides in the sport since turning professional in 2022.
Early Life
Genie Erokhina was born in Moscow, Russia. She played tennis during her youth before discovering pickleball in 2021. After playing the sport once, she became instantly hooked and pursued it professionally. She currently resides in Aliso Viejo, California.
Family Life
Public information about Genie Erokhina’s family life is limited. She has maintained a private personal life, focusing primarily on her professional pickleball career.
Career
Transition to Pickleball
Erokhina began playing pickleball in 2021 and turned professional in 2022. She has since participated in 30 professional tournaments, playing a total of 182 matches with a career record of 93 wins and 89 losses.
Playing Style and Strengths
Standing at 6 feet tall, Erokhina is known for her strong court coverage and signature forehand roll, a crucial shot in mixed doubles play. Her ability to execute precise forehand crosscourt shots with heavy topspin sets her apart from many competitors. However, areas for improvement include her volleys during fast-paced exchanges.
Notable Achievements
In the 2023 APP Chicago Open, Erokhina and partner Spencer Lanier, seeded 15th, advanced to the gold medal match, ultimately securing a silver medal.
At the end of the 2023 APP Tour season, Erokhina and William Sobek claimed the bronze medal after a strong performance in the consolation bracket.
Major League Pickleball
Erokhina has played for teams such as the Texas Ranchers in Major League Pickleball’s Challenger Level. Her solid results have positioned her as a top prospect for promotion to the Premier Level, with expectations for her to move up as rosters expand.
Net Worth
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Genie Erokhina’s net worth.