Emilia Schmidt, a 20-year-old Australian pickleball player who relocated to the United States to pursue a professional career, has achieved a remarkable three-peat by winning the APP Next Gen pickleball titles consecutively in San Antonio, St. Louis, and most recently Kansas City. Her consistent victories over top competitors like Brooke Revuelta and Ava Cavataio have established her as one of the sport’s leading young talents in the U.S., highlighted by her status as the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Pickleball Australia’s first draft.
In addition to her singles success, Schmidt has shown strong doubles potential, reaching the final at the APP Newport tournament alongside fellow Australian Danni-Elle Townsend. Their performance against experienced teams demonstrated Schmidt’s ability to compete at higher levels. With her rapid improvement and growing reputation, fans and coaches anticipate that Schmidt will soon transition from youth events to becoming a regular contender in professional-level pickleball competitions.
