Ben Johns

Ben Johnsis widely regarded as the greatest pickleball player of all time and the most dominant force in the history of thePPA Tour. He competes inmen’s singles,men’s doubles, andmixed doubles, holding the #1 ranking in all three divisions for the majority of the time since 2020 — a feat no other player has achieved. Ben Johns grew up in Laytonsville, Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Materials Science & Engineering. He discovered pickleball through his athletic background and quickly rose to dominance, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever #1 ranked player. His combination of elite athleticism, tactical intelligence, and relentless competitiveness set him apart from the moment he entered the professional circuit. Johns’ career statistics are staggering and unmatched in professional pickleball history: Johns is known for his extraordinary court coverage, precise shot placement, and ability to remain calm under pressure. His two-handed backhand is one of the most effective weapons in professional pickleball, and his ability to speed up and slow down rallies at will makes him nearly impossible to game-plan against. Whether in singles or doubles, Johns combines power, finesse, and an unmatched competitive drive that has defined an era of the sport. In addition to his PPA Tour dominance, Johns competes inMajor League Pickleball (MLP), bringing his elite-level play to the team format and helping grow the sport’s audience. Outside of competition, Johns is a savvy entrepreneur and co-owner of three pickleball businesses: His hobbies include traveling, reading, weightlifting, investing, and playing padel, table tennis, badminton, golf, chess, and Magic: The Gathering. Yes, Ben Johns is widely considered the greatest pickleball player of all time, with 123+ PPA Tour titles, 21 Triple Crowns, and a 108-match singles winning streak — all records in professional pickleball. As of 2024, Ben Johns has won over 123 PPA Tour gold medals, including 36 singles titles and 41 doubles titles, with at least one medal in every PPA tournament he has entered. Ben Johns is from Laytonsville, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Materials Science & Engineering. Ben Johns is sponsored by and plays with a JOOLA pickleball paddle. Ben Johns has primarily partnered with his brotherCollin Johnsin men’s doubles (31 titles together) andAnna Leigh Watersin mixed doubles (16 consecutive titles from March 2023 to February 2024). Yes, Ben Johns competes inMajor League Pickleball (MLP)in addition to thePPA Tour. Ben Johns holds the record for the longest singles winning streak in professional pickleball at 108 consecutive matches.