Best Dressed Pros at the PPA Virginia Beach Open and Walker Australia Pickleball Cup

Two tournaments, two continents, and a whole lot of style. The PPA Tour has been delivering incredible pickleball action this fall, and while the competition on the court has been fierce, the fashion has been just as compelling. From Virginia Beach to Australia, pro pickleball players showed up dressed to impress. Here’s a breakdown of the standout looks from both events and what made each outfit worth talking about.

Why Pickleball Fashion Actually Matters

If you’re newer to the pickleball world, you might be wondering why anyone would write an entire article about what pros are wearing on the court. Fair question. But here’s the thing — pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, and with that growth comes a culture. And culture includes style. The pros aren’t just athletes anymore; they’re personalities, brand ambassadors, and in many ways, trendsetters. What they wear on the court influences what recreational players buy, what brands sponsor tournaments, and what the overall identity of the sport looks like. When you’re watching a PPA Tour event and a player walks out in a coordinated all-pink kit or a Spider-Man jersey, it’s memorable. It creates a connection between the fan and the player that goes beyond just the score. Pickleball fashion is a real and growing part of the sport’s ecosystem, and paying attention to it is actually a great way to stay tapped into where the sport is headed culturally. Brands like Alo Yoga, adidas, Wilson, and newer players in the space like Sypik and Volair are all competing for visibility on the biggest pickleball stages in the world. The court is their runway.

Sofia Sewing: Golden in Emerald

Sofia Sewing had a huge week, taking home her first PPA gold medal. And she did it in style. She wore the Rome Long Sleeve Bubble Dress in Emerald from 11NIL, a brand that has been making serious waves in the women’s pickleball apparel space. The dress features tonal embellishments that catch the light in a subtle but noticeable way — not over the top, but definitely intentional. The emerald color is a bold choice that reads as both athletic and fashion-forward. For a player winning her first PPA gold, it was the kind of look that felt like a moment. The long sleeve silhouette is interesting for competitive play — it shows that Sofia is comfortable prioritizing aesthetics alongside performance, and that confidence clearly carried over to her game. This is exactly the kind of look that gets people talking about pickleball fashion in a serious way.

Jaume Martinez Vich: adidas All the Way

Jaume Martinez Vich kept it clean and on-brand with a classic adidas combination. He paired a bright red Workout Essentials Base T-Shirt with black adidas shorts with a white logo. It’s a simple formula, but it works. The red-on-black combination is high contrast and visually striking on court. For a player who is deeply associated with the adidas brand, leaning into that identity is smart. Consistency in personal style builds recognition, and Jaume has done a great job of making adidas synonymous with his presence on tour. The bold red top is also a solid seasonal choice — as we move into fall, many players default to darker, muted tones, so a vibrant primary color stands out. It’s a look that says confidence without overcomplicating things.

Luc Pham: Head-to-Toe Pink from Sypik

This might be the most eye-catching coordinated outfit of the two tournaments. Luc Pham showed up in an all-pink ensemble from Sypik, wearing the Pro Tour T-Shirt paired with matching pink shorts. Sypik is a Vietnamese brand, and seeing it represented at a PPA Tour event is genuinely exciting for anyone who follows the global reach of pickleball. The coordinated monochrome look is a style move that takes confidence to pull off, especially in a sport that has traditionally leaned toward more conservative athletic wear. Luc pulled it off completely. The matching pink set is clean, intentional, and memorable. It’s the kind of outfit that makes you stop scrolling when you see it on Instagram. If Sypik continues to show up with looks like this, they’re going to build a real following in the U.S. pickleball market, and Luc Pham is the perfect ambassador to introduce them to American audiences.

Hunter Johnson: Classic Wilson with a Neon Edge

Hunter Johnson had an incredible week in Australia, taking gold in men’s singles. He was dressed for the moment too. Hunter wore the Wilson All Seasons Striped Tee paired with crisp white Wilson Tennis Volley Shorts. The look is rooted in classic tennis-inspired style, which makes sense given Wilson’s heritage as a brand. What elevates it is the neon stripe on the tee, which adds just enough of a modern edge to keep it from feeling dated. White shorts in competition are always a statement — they require a certain level of confidence and cleanliness. Paired with the striped tee, the overall look is polished and athletic. For a player winning gold, this was a very put-together way to close out the tournament. It’s a template a lot of recreational players could actually replicate, which is part of what makes it a great look — it’s aspirational but accessible.

Parris Todd: Coordinated Emerald from Alo

Parris Todd went full Alo Yoga in Australia, and the result was a standout coordinated set that turned heads. She wore the Softsculpt Full Zip Short Sleeve in Emerald Isle, paired with the matching Softsculpt Amp It Up Tennis Skirt. The full zip design is a unique detail that adds a functional and stylish dimension to the outfit — it’s the kind of small design choice that separates a good look from a great one. The emerald green colorway is interesting to see pop up on both Parris and Sofia Sewing at the same tournament circuit, suggesting that rich jewel tones are having a moment in women’s pickleball fashion right now. Alo Yoga has been making a serious push into court sports, and Parris wearing a coordinated head-to-toe set at an international PPA event is exactly the kind of placement that helps establish the brand as a legitimate player in pickleball apparel.

Grayson Goldin: Sleek Black NOX Kit

Grayson Goldin kept things clean and minimal with a black kit from NOX. The all-black base was punctuated by contrasting white shoulder panels, which added structure and dimension to what could otherwise have been a flat, uniform look. NOX is a brand with deep roots in padel, a sport that shares a lot of DNA with pickleball, and their apparel reflects that European sensibility — clean lines, strong contrast, and a performance-forward aesthetic. For Grayson, the look was polished and professional. Sometimes the most effective court looks are the ones that don’t try too hard, and this NOX kit is a perfect example. The white shoulder paneling draws the eye upward and gives the silhouette a dynamic quality without relying on loud colors or busy patterns. It’s a sophisticated choice that suits Grayson’s style on and off the court.

Dylan Frazier: Spider-Man on the Court

Dylan Frazier has become the undisputed champion of character-inspired pickleball fashion, and he continued that tradition in Australia with the Marvel Volair Spider-Man Jersey. What makes this look work beyond just being a fun novelty is the attention to detail in how Dylan styled it. He paired the Spider-Man jersey with Babolat Jet Mach 4 shoes in bright red, which picks up the dominant red from the jersey and ties the entire look together. That kind of intentional color coordination elevates what could have been a gimmick into a genuinely well-constructed outfit. Volair’s Marvel collaboration has been one of the more creative apparel plays in the pickleball space, and Dylan wearing it at an international event gives it massive visibility. For fans of both pickleball and Marvel, this is the kind of crossover moment that makes the sport feel exciting and culturally connected. Dylan gets it, and he clearly has fun with the fashion side of being a pro.

Tyra Hurricane Black: Bold Red Wilson Dress

Tyra Hurricane Black closed out our best dressed list with a strong, commanding look. She wore the Wilson Laser Cut Pleat Dress in Varsity Red. The dress features a racerback silhouette and sharp knife pleats, which together create a look that is both athletic and elegant. The laser-cut detail on the dress adds a technical quality that speaks to the performance side of Wilson’s design philosophy, while the knife pleats bring a fashion-forward structure that makes the dress stand out from more generic athletic wear. Varsity Red is a color that demands attention on court, and Tyra wore it with the kind of energy the color deserves. The racerback cut is practical for competitive movement, and the overall silhouette is flattering and intentional. It’s a look that communicates that Tyra takes both her game and her presentation seriously — and on a stage as big as the Walker Australia Pickleball Cup, that combination matters.

The Bigger Picture: Pickleball Style Is Growing Up

Looking across all eight of these looks, a few things stand out. First, the level of intentionality is higher than ever. These aren’t players just grabbing whatever athletic gear is available — they’re coordinating colors, selecting pieces from specific brands, and in some cases building entire looks around a theme. Second, the range of brands represented is fascinating. You have legacy sports brands like adidas and Wilson sitting alongside newer, more fashion-oriented brands like Alo Yoga and 11NIL, as well as emerging international brands like Sypik and deeply sport-specific brands like NOX and Volair. That diversity reflects just how many different directions pickleball fashion is pulling in simultaneously. Third, and maybe most importantly, the players clearly enjoy this aspect of being a professional athlete. Fashion is part of how they express personality, build fan connection, and represent the brands that support them. As pickleball continues to grow in the United States and internationally, the style conversation is only going to get louder. Tournaments like the Virginia Beach Open and the Walker Australia Pickleball Cup are proof that the sport is ready for that conversation.

Whether you’re a seasoned pickleball fan or just getting into the sport, paying attention to what the pros wear is one of the more fun and accessible entry points into the culture. You don’t need to understand every rule or strategy to appreciate a perfectly coordinated all-pink kit or a Spider-Man jersey with matching red shoes. That’s the beauty of it — style is universal, and pickleball is delivering it in a big way right now.