Riley Newman is currently ranked #2 in the Pickleball world

Riley Newman was born and raised on Whidbey Island, Washington

He grew up as the middle child of seven siblings – 5 sisters and 1 brother

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He enjoyed playing basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis growing up

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Pursued his love for tennis by accepting a scholarship to Seattle University

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Newman comes from a family passionate about sports

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Riley Newman plays sometimes in Mixed Doubles with his sister Lindsey Newman

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Newman was introduced to pickleball in the summer of 2017

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He was a natural at pickleball and quickly educated himself on the strategy and nuances of the game

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Soon after, Newman entered his first 5.0 tournament with his sister Lindsey Newman and took gold in the mixed doubles bracket

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Newman enjoys spending time with his family, attending professional sporting events

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He is one of the most successful players on the PPA Tour

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