March saw significant movement in the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) rankings, with strong performances across the APP and PPA Tours driving several players up the ladder. From breakthrough doubles results to steady singles runs, the month highlighted both emerging and returning names ahead of a busy 2026 season.
India’s Armaan Bhatia led the gains in men’s singles, breaking into the top 50 at No. 40 following a series of consistent performances.
He recently reached the pre-quarterfinals at both the PPA Newport Beach and PPA Texas Open, recording notable wins over Jay Devilliers, Marshall Brown, and JW Johnson. His rise reflected growing consistency on the singles circuit, with more opportunities expected during the ongoing PPA Asia swing.
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In men’s doubles category, Casey Diamond emerged as the biggest mover of the month, climbing 22 spots to No. 55 with a 6.214 DUPR rating. His rise was driven by a standout performance at the APP Seattle Open, where he secured two gold medals. Diamond won the men’s doubles title with Aidan Schenk and added a mixed doubles gold alongside Vivian Glozman.
Glozman also made a strong return to the pro circuit, entering the top 25 in the women’s doubles rankings at No. 21 with a 5.961 rating. Her performance in Seattle underlined her ability to compete at the highest level, even with limited appearances, and positioned her as a contender in upcoming events.
In women’s singles, Rika Fujiwara continued her transition from professional tennis to pickleball, climbing to No. 15 in the DUPR rankings. The former WTA Top 20 doubles player secured a bronze medal at APP Japan, registering wins over Domenika Turkovic and Bobbi Oshiro.
Among juniors, CC Eleven Sacca stood out in doubles after winning two gold medals at the PPA Zion Cup in the U18 categories. The 14-year-old moved up 19 places to No. 36 in the Junior Girls Doubles rankings. She also featured in the pro main draw in mixed doubles, gaining valuable experience against top competition.
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In junior singles, 13-year-old George Wolf continued his strong start to the season with multiple podium finishes, including two gold medals. His results pushed him up 17 spots into the Top 50 in the Junior Boys Singles rankings.
With rankings beginning to shift early in the season, March offered a clear indication of players building momentum across both professional and junior levels.
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(Written by Evince Das)
