Rianna Valdes is a professional pickleball player based in Los Angeles, California. Born on September 3, 1996, in Orlando, Florida, she transitioned from a promising tennis career to become a rising star in the pickleball circuit.
Early Life
Rianna Valdes began her athletic journey at the age of five, starting with tennis. She played college tennis at the University of Southern California (USC), where she had a notable career:
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Achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 498 on May 11, 2015.
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Attained a career-high WTA doubles ranking of No. 328 on July 28, 2022.
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Won her first professional doubles title at the 2019 Thoreau Tennis Open, partnering with Angela Kulikov.
Her collegiate experience laid a solid foundation for her transition into professional pickleball.
Family Life
Rianna Valdes is the daughter of Pete and Lauri Valdes and has one brother, Joe. While specific details about her family’s involvement in sports are limited, her athletic achievements suggest a supportive environment that nurtured her sporting endeavors.
Career
Tennis Career Highlights
Rianna Valdes played college tennis at USC, where she achieved significant success both individually and in doubles. She achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 498 and a doubles ranking of No. 328. She won her first professional doubles title at the 2019 Thoreau Tennis Open.
Transition to Pickleball
After her tennis career, Rianna Valdes transitioned into professional pickleball. As of March 2025, she has participated in 33 professional tournaments, competing in a total of 144 matches.
Notable performances include:
She is also a member of the Miami Pickleball Club in Major League Pickleball (MLP).
Net Worth
As of now, there is no publicly available information regarding Rianna Valdes’s net worth.
