Tya Karina Aditya

Quick Info

Age: 20 (May 26, 2005)
Gender: Female
Height: 164cm
Plays: Right-Handed
Hometown: Bali, Indonesia
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Tya Karina Aditya's Bio

  • Speaks Indonesian, Malaysian, and English.
  • From Bali, Indonesia; currently based in Bali.
  • Currently a senior high school student studying university/management.
  • Didn’t have a professional racket sport background before pickleball — just played casually at home with family and friends.
  • Discovered pickleball when two players encouraged her to try the sport; they are now her coaches.
  • Family fully supported her from the moment she said she wanted to be a pickleball athlete.
  • Most memorable pickleball moment was winning an international tournament.
  • Favorite shots are the Erne and ATP; favorite drills are resets and volleys.
  • Pre-game ritual is sleep and a warm-up.
  • Dream pro doubles partner is Anna Bright; dream celebrity doubles partners are Olga Syahputra and Serena Williams.
  • Inspired by her mom, who she sees as the benchmark for how to fight in life; sports idols include Chao Yi Wang and Wong Hong Kit for how they play and compete against world-class players.
  • Driven by the desire to make her family proud.
  • Off-court vibe is laid-back, organized, disciplined, and friendly; fashion style is dark colors and simple fits.
  • Hobbies include reading and cycling.
  • Has a cat; phone home screen is a family picture.
  • Favorite sneakers are Air Jordan 1 Lows.
  • Coffee order is hot tea; birthday cake of choice is tiramisu or chocolate.
  • Most-used emojis are 😇🙏🏻🤣.
  • Must-have travel accessory is her glasses.
  • Describes herself as energetic, a smart player who relies on strategy over power, and highly coachable.
  • Wants to be an example for the younger generation in Asia to pursue their dreams.
  • Dream cities for a PPA event: Lombok Island or Java, Indonesia.