Rafa Hewett

Rafa Hewett is another case of a talented tennis player turned professional pickleball player. Rafa left his hometown of Lewiston Idaho to play tennis at Point University and later transitioned to pickleball in 2019 after being given a paddle for his 25th birthday. Rafa rapidly honed his skills and entered the 2019 world championships as a wildcard after less than a full year of playing the game.