Martina Frantová is a professional pickleball player from Bratislava, Slovakia. She transitioned from a successful tennis career to become a notable competitor in the pickleball community. Known for her competitive spirit and versatility, she competes in various tournaments across the United States.
Early Life
Born on September 17, 1992, in Bratislava, Slovakia, Martina began playing tennis at age 10. She achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 837 and doubles ranking of No. 694. Martina played one season at Mississippi State University before transferring to North Carolina State University (NC State), where she earned All-ACC honors twice. At NC State, she and her doubles partner Anna Rogers advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Doubles Championship, marking the first time an NC State doubles team passed the first round. They finished the season ranked No. 12 in the ITA doubles poll, the highest in NC State history.
Family Life
Martina has a younger sister named Nina. She owns two German Shepherds, Paco and Sasha. Martina is fluent in three languages, reflecting her diverse background and international experience.
Career
After retiring from professional tennis, Martina began playing pickleball in 2019. She started competing professionally in 2023. She has participated in 26 professional tournaments, competing in 157 matches across women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. As of October 2024, her records include 77 wins and 80 losses in singles, 43 wins and 34 losses in doubles, and 30 wins and 32 losses in mixed doubles.
Notable Achievements
Martina has competed in several PPA Tour events including the 2024 PPA Rate Championships, Virginia Beach, and Atlanta Slam tournaments. She has played in the MLP Challenger League for teams such as the Frisco Pandas and Florida Smash. In 2024, she was drafted by the Florida Smash.
In May 2024, Martina and mixed doubles partner Patrick Kawka defeated the No. 11 seeded duo Tyra Black and Dylan Frazier in a three-game match at the Veolia Houston Open.
Sponsorships
Martina is sponsored by ProXR, endorsing the Zane Navratil Signature 14 pickleball paddle.
Net Worth
There is no publicly available information on Martina Frantová’s net worth. Her income likely comes from tournament winnings, sponsorships, and her role as owner of ProAm Tennis & Pickleball, a retail store in Naples, Florida.