The Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) DUPR India Masters is gearing up to take the spotlight in New Delhi for an exciting 3-day event starting on October 24 and wrapping up on October 27. This will mark the debut competition of the PWR DUPR Indian Tour, offering Indian pickleball fans the chance to watch top-level players compete live.
Pickleball has become popular across all age groups due to its simpler gameplay and is currently the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Recently, Pickleball League Asia Private Limited, in collaboration with The Times Group, unveiled the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) at a major event in Dubai on July 24. PWR's goal is to enhance sports management and ensure long-term sustainability by bringing together regional organizations under a unified framework.
Among the notable names that are coming to India, Netherlands' No. 1 female Pickleball player, Roos Van Reek is all set to enthrall fans with her incredible athleticism and game-changing plays on the court.
Who is Roos Van Reek?
Roos Van Reek is a 23-year old Dutch Pickleball player, born in Oostvorne, Netherlands and presently based in Queensland Australia. Van Reek is a stand-out member of the Melbourne Mavericks in Major League Pickleball (MLP), Australia. She is recognized for her remarkable athletic ability and her ability to make pivotal moves during the game. She has also played Junior-level tennis. As per the ITF Junior Rankings, February 2017, Van Reek was ranked 1406 in the world.
Career
Roos shifted from a career in professional tennis to pickleball and has made her mark at every tournament she’s participated in, both on and off the court. She has been considered an icon in the Australian MLP and clinched victory in the last MLP held in Sydney and New Zealand, where she won the MVP title for his team Northern Crocs. As per official stats, she has a win-loss record of 16-10, with most number of wins coming in the Mixed Doubles category. She is currently ranked 4896th in the Singles category and 5596th in the Doubles category.