Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Katerina Stewart Aims for WPBL Success
The World Pickleball League (WPBL) is starting its second season on January 27 in Mumbai.
The defending champions, Bengaluru Jawans, will begin their campaign against Pune United FC.
Katerina Stewart, who was the Player of the Tournament in Season 1, is back with Bengaluru Jawans.
She is known for her consistency and match awareness.
Stewart, a former professional tennis player, transitioned to pickleball and has won multiple gold medals on the APP Tour.
She aims to help Bengaluru Jawans defend their title and build a stronger team identity.
Stewart also has a personal goal to break into the Top 10 across all professional divisions by the end of 2025.
WPBL Season 2 starts on January 27 in Mumbai with an expanded league.
Defending champions Bengaluru Jawans will open against Pune United FC.
Katerina Stewart, Player of the Tournament in Season 1, is back with Bengaluru Jawans.
Stewart aims to help Bengaluru Jawans defend their title and build a stronger team identity.
Stewart's personal goal is to break into the Top 10 across all professional divisions by 2025.
- Who
- Katerina Stewart, Bengaluru Jawans, World Pickleball League (WPBL)
- What
- WPBL Season 2 begins with Bengaluru Jawans defending their title
- When
- January 27
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To expand the league and continue the competitive momentum from Season 1
- League
- World Pickleball League (WPBL)
- Season 2 Start Date
- January 27
- Defending Champions
- Bengaluru Jawans
- Katerina Stewart's Career High
- WTA singles ranking of 158
- Katerina Stewart's Goal
- Break into Top 10 across all professional divisions by 2025