Taos roots · professional tennis
A professional tennis foundation built for singles
Johnson grew up in Taos, New Mexico, and built his competitive foundation in tennis alongside his identical twin brother, Yates. The brothers played Division I tennis at SMU, where they finished the 2016–17 season as the No. 38 doubles team in the nation.
After college, Johnson spent four years competing on the professional tennis circuit and climbed to a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 198. His move into pickleball preserved the aggressive baseline game, two-handed backhand and court coverage that later carried him to the top of PPA men’s singles.
PLAYING STYLE
What defines Hunter Johnson’s singles game?
Johnson brings professional-tennis patterns to the pickleball court: forceful baseline drives, a two-handed backhand, quick coverage and the confidence to keep points on his terms.