Who’s Taking Over Pickleball? October brought major shake-ups across DUPR rankings as pros, collegiate stars, and juniors climbed fast. From Carter Maris’s Top 10 debut to standout runs by Hannah Blatt, Samantha Buyckx, and rising junior Tama Shimabukuro, these are the players making waves in 2025.

The first-ever Collegiate World Championship kicks off this weekend with teams from the U.S., China, and India, 200+ players, $16K in prizes, and bids to the 2026 Collegiate Nationals on the line.

Some players have noticed their DUPR rating drop after a win; here’s why. Learn how DUPR’s latest algorithm update improves rating accuracy by measuring performance against expectations, ensuring fairer matchups, and reflecting every player’s true skill level on court.

Struggling with your serve? DUPR Ambassador Liam Duffin shares 3 simple tips to make your pickleball serve smoother, more consistent, and powerful." Would you like me to make a few SEO-optimized variations too — for example, one focused on pickleball beginners and one targeting serve consistency keywords?