The Best Dressed Pros at the PPA Rate Las Vegas Open

Las Vegas has a way of bringing out the bold, and the PPA Rate Las Vegas Open was no exception. While the Las Vegas Open delivered major upsets and competitive drama on the court, a handful of pros made just as strong an impression with what they wore. From coordinated color palettes to rhinestone bubble dresses, here’s a look at who showed up and showed out in style this week.

Why Pickleball Fashion Actually Matters

If you’re newer to the pickleball world, you might be wondering why anyone is talking about outfits at a sports tournament. Fair question. But here’s the thing — pickleball has grown into a full-blown cultural moment in the United States. It’s not just a backyard game anymore. The PPA Tour features elite professional athletes competing in front of large live audiences and even larger online ones, and with that level of visibility comes a natural spotlight on personal style.

Pickleball fashion has become a genuine subculture within the sport. Brands like lululemon, New Balance, and newer pickleball-specific labels are designing gear specifically for the court, and pros are wearing it in front of millions of viewers. When a player wears something that stands out, fans notice, they search for it, and often they buy it. It’s the same phenomenon you see in tennis, golf, and basketball — athletes as style influencers. In pickleball’s case, it’s happening at an especially fast pace because the sport itself is growing so quickly. For everyday players, seeing what the pros wear is genuinely useful — it points to gear that performs well and looks good doing it.

Pablo Tellez — Clean, Coordinated, and Classic

Pablo Tellez kept things sharp and simple this week. He went with the Joma Toledo polo in red and navy, a clean athletic polo that manages to feel both traditional and put-together. The navy stripe running through the design tied directly into his matching shorts, which gave the overall look a really intentional, coordinated feel without being over the top. It’s the kind of outfit that works whether you’re playing a casual rec game or competing at the professional level. Joma as a brand brings serious sportswear credibility, and Pablo wore it well. For players who prefer a more classic, understated look on the court, this is a great reference point.

Marcela Aguila Ampon — Sky Blue and Playfully Structured

Marcela Aguila Ampon made a strong impression in a standout sky blue look that turned heads both on and off the court. She wore the Erne & Ace 2-in-1 Ruffle Skirt Dress, which is one of those clever pieces that actually serves a dual function. The ruffle skirt is removable, meaning the dress transforms into a romper underneath — which is both practical for active movement and genuinely unique from a design standpoint. The sky blue color is bright without being overwhelming, and it photographs beautifully under tournament lighting. Erne & Ace is a brand worth knowing if you’re into pickleball-specific fashion, and this piece is a strong example of why they’ve been getting attention in the space.

Alix Troung & Dylan Frazier — The Most Memorable Pairing of the Week

This was easily the most talked-about outfit combination at the entire tournament. Dylan Frazier leaned fully into his villain era by wearing the Volair Star Wars jersey featuring Darth Vader. It sounds like it could be a gimmick, but the execution was genuinely impressive — the jersey is well-designed, the print is bold, and Dylan wore it with complete confidence. Meanwhile, Alix Troung coordinated in the Kamito Active V2.1 skirt in a deep red that edged toward burgundy — a shade that felt perfectly timed for the fall season. The asymmetrical hem on the skirt added an unexpected design detail that elevated the whole look. She also wore the Kamito Active V2.1 sports bra, which features a mesh back and a cutout detail that completed the outfit in a way that felt intentional rather than accidental. Together, the two looked like they planned it perfectly — which, given how well the red and the Darth Vader print complemented each other, they probably did.

Genie Bouchard — A Comeback Look Worth Noticing

Genie Bouchard’s return to competitive sport via pickleball has been one of the more compelling storylines in the game lately. The former tennis star made her pickleball debut in Las Vegas wearing a coordinated New Balance kit that felt polished and purposeful. She wore the light blue Tournament NYC Tank, which features a square neckline and wide shoulder straps that give the sleeveless silhouette a more structured, athletic feel than your average tank top. She paired it with the navy Tournament Skort from New Balance, and tied the whole look together with a visor whose teal logo matched her top almost exactly. The color coordination was precise, and it showed. New Balance has been investing more seriously in pickleball and court sport apparel, and this kit is a solid reflection of that commitment. Bouchard looked like she belonged, both in terms of her game and her gear.

Tyra Hurricane Black — Geometric Prints Done Right

Tyra Hurricane Black brought a fun and visually dynamic look to the court that stood out in the best way. She wore the lululemon Repleat High Rise Pleated Tennis Skirt in the Ido Geo White Dreamy Blue and White colorway. The geometric blue and white print gave the classic pleated skirt silhouette an energetic, modern feel — it’s the kind of print that moves well on court and photographs even better. She kept the top simple with a white keyhole design that let the skirt do the talking. The pairing was cohesive without being matchy, which is a harder balance to strike than it looks. lululemon’s court sport line has been increasingly popular among pickleball players at all levels, and this skirt is a great example of why — it manages to blend athleticism with genuine style.

Kiora Kunimoto — Rhinestones and a Breakthrough Weekend

Kiora Kunimoto had a weekend to remember in Las Vegas, taking silver in women’s singles — and she did it all in one of the most eye-catching outfits at the tournament. She wore the 11 NIL Kyoto Rhinestone Bubble Dress in aqua, which is exactly as statement-making as it sounds. The bubble hem silhouette brings a playful, fashion-forward energy that you don’t often see on a pickleball court, and the rhinestone detailing adds genuine sparkle without tipping into costume territory. It’s bold, it’s confident, and it matched Kiora’s energy on the court all weekend. 11 NIL is a brand that’s been gaining real traction in the pickleball fashion space, and this dress is the kind of piece that makes you understand why. When you’re competing at the highest level and finishing on the podium, you might as well look the part.

Will Howells — An Earthy Fall Debut

Will Howells made his first appearance in the Best Dressed roundup this week, and he earned it. He showed up in a Franklin outfit that leaned into the fall season in a subtle, understated way. His muted green tee featured a soft allover pattern that added texture and depth to what could have easily been a plain shirt. The cream shorts he paired it with kept the look clean and grounded, letting the green tee serve as the focal point without the combination feeling busy or overdone. The earthy color palette felt genuinely seasonal — the kind of look that works for October specifically and doesn’t feel like something thrown together. Franklin is known primarily for pickleball equipment and accessories, but Will showed that their apparel line deserves attention too. A strong first showing.

What These Looks Tell Us About Pickleball Style Right Now

Looking at the full picture from Las Vegas, a few themes emerge that reflect where pickleball fashion is right now in the United States. First, coordination is clearly in. Whether it’s Pablo’s matched polo and shorts or Genie’s perfectly matched visor and tank, players are thinking about their outfits as complete looks rather than just individual pieces. Second, brands both inside and outside the pickleball world are showing up. You’ve got dedicated pickleball labels like 11 NIL and Erne & Ace competing for attention alongside major names like lululemon and New Balance, and the result is a genuinely diverse and interesting fashion landscape on the court.

Third, there’s real range in terms of style direction. Some players like Pablo and Will are gravitating toward clean, classic sportswear. Others like Kiora and Dylan are going bold, loud, and unmistakably individual. That range is healthy for the sport — it signals that pickleball fashion doesn’t have a single look yet, which means there’s room for everyone to find their own version of court style.

For anyone watching from the sidelines, either literally at a PPA Tour event or through social media, the takeaway is simple: pickleball players care about what they wear, the gear available to them is genuinely good, and the style conversation is only going to get louder as the sport continues to grow. If you’ve been playing in whatever old athletic clothes you have lying around, these looks might be the nudge you need to upgrade your court wardrobe. The good news is that most of what the pros are wearing is actually available for purchase, linked directly above, so you don’t have to look far to get started.

Las Vegas delivered on all fronts this week — competitive play, major results, and a fashion moment that reminded everyone that pickleball is as much a lifestyle as it is a sport.