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PJ Certified Professional Pickleball Player
PJ Professional Athletes
Kenta
Kenta Miyoshi
Date of Birth: May 24, 1995
Height: 180 cm
Hometown: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Educational Background:
Shumei Eiko High School – Graduated from Waseda University
Turned Professional: September 2024
Playing Style: Right-handed / All-rounder, One-handed forehand / Two-handed backhand
Major Achievements
PPA World Ranking
Singles: Ranked 116th (2024)
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JPA Tsukuba Open
Men’s Doubles Champion
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Asia Open Pickleball Championship
Men’s Singles: Round of 16
Mixed Doubles: Round of 16
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PPA Tour Australia: Brisbane Championship
Men’s Singles: 13th place
Men’s Doubles: 16th place
Mixed Doubles: 16th place
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PPA Tour: Selkirk Kansas City Open 【5.0】
Men’s Singles: 4th place
Men’s Doubles: 2nd place
Mixed Doubles: 4th place
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PPA Tour: Bristol Open
Men’s Singles: Main Draw 1st Round (Qualified)
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PPA Tour: Picklr Utah Open
Men’s Singles: Qualifying Final
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PPA Tour: Las Vegas Pickleball Cup
Men’s Singles: Main Draw 1st Round (Qualified)
Aiko
Aiko Yoshitomi
Date of Birth: September 24, 1993
Height: 158 cm
Hometown: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Educational Background:
Sugiyama Jogakuen High School – Graduated from Waseda University
Turned Professional: September 2024
Playing Style: Right-handed / All-rounder, One-handed forehand / Two-handed backhand
Major Achievements
PPA World Ranking
Singles: Ranked 110th (2024)
Women’s Doubles: Ranked 196th (2024)
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2024 APP Sacramento Pro Tour
Women’s Doubles: Qualified and reached Main Draw Round 1
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Asia Open Pickleball Championship
Mixed Doubles: Round of 16
Women’s Singles: Bronze Medal
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PPA Tour Australia: Brisbane Championship
Women’s Doubles: 11th place
Mixed Doubles: 16th place
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PPA Tour: Selkirk Kansas City Open 【5.0】
Mixed Doubles: 4th place
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PPA Tour: Las Vegas Pickleball Cup
Women’s Singles: Main Draw 1st Round
Women’s Doubles: Main Draw 1st Round【5.0】
Women’s Doubles Champion
Seina
Seina Shima
Date of Birth: August 25, 1996
Hometown: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Educational Background:
Ritsumeikan Uji Junior & Senior High School
College of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of Sport and Health Science, Ritsumeikan University
Major Achievements
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PPA Tour: Australia Pickleball Open 2024
Women’s Doubles: Main Draw Round 2 Mixed Doubles: Main Draw Round 2
Women’s Singles: Main Draw Round 1
Women’s Doubles (Skill 4.5+): 3rd Place
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PPA Tour: Vulcan Orlando Cup 2024
Women’s Singles (Skill Division): 3rd Place
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Asia Pickleball Games 2024
Women’s Doubles: Top 8
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OB Open Pickleball Championships 2024
Mixed Doubles: Top 8
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PJF Pickleball Championships in Japan 2024
Mixed Doubles: 4th Place
Goals
Become a PPA Touring Pro Player
Join MLP (Major League Pickleball)
Aspiration for 2025
I will continue working hard every day with the aim of advancing in the main draws of the PPA Tour and showing my performance on the world stage.
Thank you for your support!
Nasa
Nasa Hatakeyama
Date of Birth: January 18, 1997
Hometown: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Educational Background:
Shonan Institute of Technology High School
Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies
Play Style: Left-handed / All-rounder
Major Achievements
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World Pickleball Championship Hong Kong
Men’s Singles OPEN: Top 8
Men’s Singles 4.5+: Champion
Men’s Doubles 4.5+: Runner-up
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Skechers PWR MASTERS 700 TOURNAMENT JAPAN
Men’s Singles: Top 8
Men’s Doubles: Top 12
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PJF Honolulu Open Challenge Match Champion
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Hawaii Pacific Health ESPN Honolulu Open
Men’s Doubles: 9th Place
Mixed Doubles: 9th Place
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PPA Tour Australia: Gold Coast Pickleball Slam
Pro Men’s Singles (5.0 and Above): Top 16
Pro Men’s Doubles (5.0 and Above): Top 16
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JPA TOP TOUR 2025 T4 HAMANAKO
Men’s Doubles: Runner-up
Mixed Doubles: Champion
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PPA Tour Asia Malaysia Open 2025
Men’s Singles: Top 16 (advanced from qualifiers)
Mixed Doubles: Top 16
Aspiration for 2025
Known for a versatile play style and strategic adaptability, he excels in reading the game and adjusting tactics accordingly.
From 2025, I plans to participate in more international competitions. I am currently aiming for top finishes in the newly launched PPA Asia Tour.
Joe
Joe Kasahara
Date of Birth: March 24, 2000
Hometown: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Educational Background:
North High School (California)
Kapiolani Community College (Hawaii)
Hospitality and Tourism
Play Style: Right-handed / Speed & Power
Major Achievements
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2025 PPA Amateur Hawaii
5.0 Men’s Doubles: 2nd Place
5.0 Mixed Doubles: 1st Place
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2024 Hawaii ESPN Honolulu Open (Semi-Pro)
Men’s Doubles 4.5: 4th Place
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2024 PJF Championships
4.0 Men’s Doubles: 1st Place
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2024 Hawaii Pacific Rim @Holua
Men’s Doubles 4.0: 1st Place
Aspiration for 2025
Specialties include firefight (hands battle), shake & bake, and poaching.
Plays an aggressive game using speed and power to apply pressure.
Aims to place in top ranks at both domestic and international tournaments starting in 2025.
Targeting a DUPR rating of 5.3 within the year.
Mayu
Mayu Ito
Date of Birth: April 29, 2000
Hometown: Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan
Height: 169.8cm
Educational Background:
Ritsuneikan Keisho High school
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Turned Professional: July 2025
Play Style: Right-handed
/ All-rounder, aggressive game with dinks
Major Achievements
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PPA Asia Ranking
Singles: 28th Place
Doubles: 26th Place
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JPA Sketchers PWR Masters Japan
Women’s Doubles: 4th Place
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PPA San Clemente 5.0
Mixed Doubles: Gold
Women’s Doubles: Silver
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PPA Asia Hongkong
Women’s Doubles: QF
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PPA Australia Queensland
Women’s Doubles: QF
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MLP Australia : Southern Stars