What’s the Score?
Pickleball Australia has officially closed the book on the 2025 season, releasing the final elite year-end rankings for the country’s top competitors. The data reveals a mix of dominant strangleholds and tight races at the top of the leaderboard. Harrison Brown and Andie Dikosavljevic have claimed the coveted number one spots in Men’s and Women’s Open Singles, respectively, while doubles veterans like Katy Hart and George Wall have proven their consistency by topping the team divisions.
Hit it deeper!
The 2025 rankings offer a comprehensive audit of the Australian competitive landscape. In the Open Men’s Singles, Harrison Brown finished the year with a commanding lead, amassing 5,900 points. His gap over the second-ranked Louis Laville (4,700 points) suggests a season of sustained excellence rather than a few lucky breaks. The men’s field remains top-heavy, with Hong Kit Wong and Andrew Horridge rounding out the top four, but Brown remains the clear man to beat heading into 2026.
On the women’s side, the race was significantly tighter. Andie Dikosavljevic took the singles crown with 5,200 points, but she had little breathing room against Somer Dalla-Bonna, who finished second with 4,850 points. Dalla-Bonna’s performance is arguably the story of the rankings; she is the most versatile player in the country, appearing in the top three across all three major categories: 2nd in Singles, tied for 2nd in Women’s Doubles, and 3rd in Mixed Doubles. This “triple threat” status underscores her durability and adaptability.
In the doubles specialist categories, Katy Hart proved untouchable in Women’s Doubles, securing the No. 1 rank with a massive 6,000 points. In Men’s Doubles, George Wall took top honours with 5,600 points, while also finishing second in Mixed Doubles, proving his prowess as a premier partner on the circuit. The Mixed Doubles division saw a tie at the top in terms of points for the men, with Joey Wild leading the category at 5,300 points, matched by the top female mixed player Danni-Elle Townsend.
The World Pickleball Verdict
The release of these rankings signals the maturing of the Australian pickleball ecosystem. The separation of points between the top five and the field indicates a developing “pro class” in Australia, similar to the early days of the PPA in the US. The prevalence of multi-category stars like Somer Dalla-Bonna and George Wall suggests that specialisation hasn’t fully taken hold yet; the best players are still the best players, regardless of the format. As 2026 approaches, the key narrative will be whether the “chasing pack” can close the point gap on dominant figures like Harrison Brown and Katy Hart.
Chris Beaumont
Founder and Editor-in-ChiefChris Beaumont is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of World Pickleball Magazine. Chris follows the global game closely, reporting on the latest news, developments, stories and tournaments from all five continents. He also hosts the World Pickleball Podcast, interviewing people at…
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