2025 – A Proud Milestone for Vietnamese Pickleball

The year 2025 marks a proud milestone for Vietnamese Pickleball, as for the first time, two outstanding Vietnamese athletes have made their mark on both the Asian and world rankings.

1. Trịnh Linh Giang – Asian Champion and No.1 in Men’s Singles

According to the latest update from the PPA Tour Asia, Trịnh Linh Giang claimed the men’s singles title at the Panas Malaysia Open 2025. This victory propelled him to the No.1 spot in Asia in men’s singles — a historic achievement for Vietnamese Pickleball.

This is also the first time Vietnam has had a player leading the continental ranking — a major leap for the domestic pickleball scene and a testament to Vietnam’s growing presence in Asian sports.

2. Quang Dương – Breaks into the World Top 10 in Men’s Singles

At the same time, athlete Quang Dương made headlines by entering the top 10 global pickleball rankings (PPA Tour) in men’s singles — an unprecedented achievement for a Vietnamese player at just 18 years old.

Nicknamed “the Vietnamese Pickleball Prodigy,” Quang Dương had already made waves in 2024 by winning the men’s doubles title at the PPA Bristol Open, defeating the renowned Johns–Alshon duo in straight sets (3–0). That victory marked the first time a Vietnamese player broke into the world top 10.

3. Significance for Vietnamese Pickleball

These achievements are not only major morale boosters but also concrete proof of the rapid growth of Pickleball in Vietnam:

• A source of national pride, with Vietnam represented for the first time in both Asian and global rankings

• A roadmap for long-term development — from grassroots to professional competition

• Motivation for young athletes — showing that with effort and proper training, they can reach international success

4. VPickleball’s Role in the Path to Professionalism

VPickleball proudly stands as Vietnam’s first tech platform supporting the development of Vietnamese Pickleball:

• Athlete and tournament management tools – track performance, match history, and ranking points

• Internal ranking system – helps athletes monitor individual and group standings

• International data integration – enabling real-time updates from the PPA Tour Asia and global ranking systems

VPickleball is also a partner in many international tournaments, helping bring Vietnamese athletes closer to the global stage.

5. Moving Forward – Expectations from the Vietnamese Pickleball Community

Despite early success, the Vietnamese Pickleball community has set even higher goals:

• Expanding PPA Tour Asia events in Vietnam to give athletes more international exposure

• Developing professional training systems — from referees to coaches — to standardize competition quality

• Building professional infrastructure through VPickleball — from registration and live score updates to rankings and livestreaming

Conclusion

The achievements of Trịnh Linh Giang and Quang Dương mark a turning point in the history of Vietnamese Pickleball. With the professional support system from VPickleball, the sport’s future in Vietnam is brighter than ever.

You can follow athlete rankings and performance updates on the VPickleball app — a hub that records every effort and victory of Vietnam’s Pickleball community.