In this Roscoe Bellamy biography and profile, you’ll find his background, career highlights, rankings, personal life, sponsors, and the key facts that matter most.
Basics
Full Name: Roscoe Bellamy
Nationality: American
Born: January 26, 2000 (Age 26)
Birthplace: Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Hometown: Pacific Palisades, California Height: 6’5″ (196 cm)
Current Residence: Bell Canyon, California
Playing Style: Right-handed with aggressive singles game
Year Turned Pro (Pickleball): 2023
Education: UCLA (Sociology)
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Record
Current Status: World #6 in men’s singles on the PPA Tour
DUPR Rating: 6.558 (singles), 6.218 (doubles)
PPA Tour Rankings: Top 10 in Men’s Singles; consistent quarterfinal and semifinal contender
Career Stats: 63+ professional tournaments, 377+ career matches, 51.5% career win rate
PPA Tour Record: 6 career medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) as of April 2026
Major Achievements:
- Won first PPA Tour gold at the Veolia Lakeland Open (November 2025)
- Silver medal at The Carvana Masters (January 2026)
- Silver medal at the Rate Vegas Cup (October 2025)
- Reached World #6 in men’s singles rankings
- Called “The Future of Pickleball” after 2023 debut season
- Won the amateur Pickleball Slam on ESPN in 2023, earning a match against Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick
- Reached top 20 world ranking in his first professional year
- Featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 in 2023
- Former #1 nationally ranked junior tennis player (2015)
- Host of The Pickleballers, one of the sport’s top podcasts
Socials
Instagram: @roscoebellamy – 34K+ followers
YouTube: Roscoe Bellamy – Instruction and vlogs
Website: roscoebellamy.com – The Pickleball Collective community
PPA Tour Profile: Roscoe Bellamy – Tournament results and stats
PickleWave Profile: Roscoe Bellamy – Match stats and ELO rankings
Bio
Roscoe Bellamy went from America’s top-ranked junior tennis player to one of the most watchable singles competitors in professional pickleball. Born in Pacific Palisades, California, into a true racquet-sports family, his father Steve Bellamy founded the Tennis Channel and his mother Elizabeth reached the top 20 in the world as a WTA professional. Roscoe picked up a racquet at age five at the family-owned Palisades Tennis Center, earned a #1 national junior ranking by 15, and later played Division I tennis at UCLA before injuries steered him toward a new sport.
Career Timeline:
- 2012–2015: Dominated the USTA junior circuit, winning national titles in Boys’ 12, 14, and 16 age groups; reached #1 in the nation at 15
- 2015–2018: Back fracture at 15 sidelined him for nearly three years; finished junior career and signed with UCLA
- 2018–2022: Collegiate tennis at UCLA on scholarship; pushed through two hip surgeries; graduated in 2022 with a Sociology degree
- 2023: Discovered pickleball, entered the ESPN-televised Pickleball Slam as an amateur, won the event, and played an exhibition against Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick; turned pro and reached a top 20 world ranking in his first year
- 2024: Signed a three-year MLP contract; featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10; built his singles game training alongside Hunter and Yates Johnson
- 2025: Won first PPA gold at the Veolia Lakeland Open, took silver at the Rate Vegas Cup, and climbed to World #6 in men’s singles
- 2026: Took silver at The Carvana Masters; traded from the Dallas Flash to the MLP Las Vegas Night Owls; continues to host The Pickleballers podcast
Known for a powerful tennis-bred serve, a punishing topspin forehand, and using his 6’5″ frame to dominate at the kitchen line, Bellamy has evolved from promising rookie into one of the sport’s most complete singles players. His rise has been fueled by disciplined training, a strong support system that includes his mom courtside at most events, and a growing media presence that reaches millions through the podcast and his YouTube channel.
Personal
Family: Son of Steve Bellamy (founder of the Tennis Channel) and Elizabeth “Beth” Bellamy (former top-20 WTA professional and #1 senior pro in pickleball); older brothers Rob (USC tennis) and Lucas (UCLA tennis); younger brother Lincoln
Education: UCLA graduate (Sociology, 2022); homeschooled through Laurel Springs School
Residence: Bell Canyon, California
Hobbies: Content creation, podcast hosting, studying strategy, training with fellow pros Hunter and Yates Johnson and Parris Todd
Notable: Grew up at the Palisades Tennis Center, which his family owned and operated for decades; idolized Roger Federer as a junior
Media: Co-host of The Pickleballers podcast alongside Jared Paul and Dane Iliff of The Kitchen, one of the largest media brands in pickleball
Partners
Current Paddle:
HEAD Pickleball (signature signed sponsor; competes with a HEAD-branded paddle)
Current MLP Team:
Las Vegas Night Owls (traded from Dallas Flash in February 2026)
Previous MLP Teams:
Dallas Flash (2025); Carolina Hogs (2024)
Top Recent Partners:
- DJ Young (Men’s Doubles, 2024–2026)
- Callie Smith (Mixed Doubles, 2024–2026)
- Emily Ackerman (Mixed Doubles, 2023)
- Jack Munro (Men’s Doubles, 2023–2024)
Other Partnerships:
The Pickleball Collective (founder of the training community on Skool)
FAQs
How did Roscoe Bellamy transition from tennis to pickleball?
After a back fracture at 15 and two hip surgeries during his UCLA years, the physical toll of tennis made a pro career impractical. His mother, already a top senior pickleball pro, introduced him to the sport during a family trip to Hawaii in late 2022. He entered the amateur Pickleball Slam a few months later, won it, and committed to pickleball full-time.
What paddle does Roscoe Bellamy use?
Bellamy is sponsored by HEAD Pickleball and competes with a HEAD-branded paddle on the PPA Tour. The brand fits his aggressive singles style, offering the power and spin he needs for his tennis-influenced serve and topspin forehand. Recreational players looking to emulate his game can find HEAD paddles at most major pickleball retailers.
Who are Roscoe Bellamy’s parents?
His father is Steve Bellamy, founder of the Tennis Channel and creator of the new racquet sport TYPTI. His mother Elizabeth “Beth” Bellamy was a top-20 WTA professional tennis player and later became the #1 ranked senior pickleball pro in the world. She regularly coaches Roscoe courtside at PPA Tour events.
What is The Pickleballers podcast?
The Pickleballers is a weekly podcast co-hosted by Roscoe Bellamy alongside Jared Paul and Dane Iliff, founders of The Kitchen, the largest media brand in pickleball. Episodes cover tour news, player interviews, strategy breakdowns, and candid conversations with top pros. It ranks among the most listened-to pickleball podcasts on Apple and Spotify.
