Zcebra Team
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Sabrina Méndez
In just a few years, Sabri has built an impressive résumé. She is currently the number one player in Europe and the 2023 champion. Ranked 16th in the world, she is also the Spanish Open champion of both 2022 and 2023, as well as the 2024 Spanish singles and doubles champion. She achieved the quadruple crown at the prestigious Reballution Cup in Rota. We’re running out of superlatives.
But if you meet her, you’ll be captivated by her sportsmanship, discipline, and humility in equal measure. A true role model and inspiration for pickleball enthusiasts.
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Marcello Jardim
Marcello is a professional Brazilian padel player and a legend of the sport, having reached the very top.
His interest in pickleball comes from his sister, Simone Jardim, one of the greatest players in the world for the past decade.
One day, Marcello tried our TOTEM paddle and had the chance to discover Zcebra’s philosophy. He is currently the world’s Number 1 Senior player, the 2023 Spanish champion, 2024 doubles champion, bronze medalist in that year’s European Championship, and the recent winner of the US Open in his category.
Thank you, Marcello, for trusting Zcebra.
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María Costantino
María Fernández Costantino is a young player who has claimed victory in nearly every tournament she has participated in.
She is the current European champion in both doubles and mixed doubles, and the runner-up in singles. A true icon in pickleball, María, along with Sabrina, has been dominating European women’s pickleball to date.
María trusted us from the beginning, and we are proud to have her as part of Team Zcebra.
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Martín Suarez
Martín, an Argentine pickleball player and coach, has been a key figure in his country for years, and since moving to Spain, he quickly became one there as well. A winner of numerous tournaments in both Argentina and Spain, he is the current triple crown champion at the 2024 Spanish Senior Championship and the singles and doubles champion of the English Open Senior.
Martín is one of our top technical advisors, playing a crucial role in the development of Zcebra’s products. He is also the current coach of the Spanish national pickleball team.
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Dani Vega
Dani Vega is 20 years old and has already reached a 5.0 rating in just one year of competing in Pickleball. Previously, he was a forward for a soccer team in Madrid. He has earned several medals, including third place in the first Mediterranean Open at the Rafael Nadal Academy, second place in the latest Spanish Open, and a triple crown at the SPT in Madrid. Additionally, he has had the opportunity to represent Europe in the WPC tournaments in Bali and Mumbai.
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Ernesto Cárdenas
Ernesto has been Spain’s number one player for years, both in terms of curriculum and trajectory. He was the first Spanish player to win the triple crown. In the US, he played and competed with the best, and has been a reference in the world of Pickleball for years.
He holds a degree in Physical Education, teaches Padel and Pickleball, and is a fundamental element in the testing of Zcebra’s products. Currently, he is the European champion alongside Sabrina, and won silver in doubles.
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Nico Gallego
Nico Gallego, originally from Buenos Aires and trained in tennis by his father, transitioned to pickleball in 2017 and has quickly made a name for himself. He has risen to compete at the professional 5.0 level and recently became the first player in the U.S. to join Team Zcebra. Using the Zcebra Black Mamba paddle, Nico’s aggressive and precise playing style stands out. His success highlights not only his individual talents but also the expanding global popularity of pickleball.
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Will Taylor
William “The Falcon” Taylor, born on June 5, 2005, in Sheringham, is the latest addition to Zcebra in the world of pickleball. Coming from a family with a strong legacy in sports, William has dedicated his life to perfecting his pickleball skills. Admiring figures like Louis Laville and Anna Leigh Waters, his goal is to achieve success on the professional tour. Equipped with Zcebra’s Black Mamba model, “The Falcon” aims to soar high in the pickleball world with his unique combination of talent, dedication, and sporting heritage.
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Javi Gallego
Javi Gallego is a young player from Rota, a pickleball coach, and one of the key members of the Reballution Club to which he belongs.
He has won numerous medals in major tournaments and has chosen to trust Zcebra as he continues to develop his promising career. He is the current doubles champion of the 2024 Spanish Open and earned a bronze medal in doubles at the 2023 Spanish Open alongside Marcello.
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Nerea Derbis
Nerea is the new gem of Argentine pickleball. Born in a small town in Buenos Aires, she is 20 years old and a padel player, but in just a few months of playing pickleball, she is already winning medals in every 5.0 tournament she participates in. Currently, she is the runner-up of Spain’23 in mixed and doubles.
Sponsored by the great Martín Suárez, she has her whole future ahead of her and is one of the great promises of Team Zcebra.
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Arthur Lebreton
Arthur Lebreton, the new French jewel of Pickleball in Team Zcebra. At 12 years old, this talented player has stood out at the Raquette Club de Port-Camargue, with a solid 8-year tennis background influencing his approach to Pickleball.
Discovering Pickleball three years ago, Arthur quickly became an exceptional player, overcoming challenges with determination and forging a unique style on the court. A two-time French junior Pickleball champion, he has caught the attention of fans with his exceptional play and notable performances.
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Bonita Baker
Bonita is a high-level British player who one day trusted Zcebra to continue progressing and winning on the courts. She is an excellent person and has a sporting spirit like few others. A fundamental part of our project in the United Kingdom, we want to continue enjoying her in every tournament. Thank you, Bonita, for trusting Zcebra.
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Anthony McElvaine
Anthony is an outstanding British Pickleball player. Regular partner of Louis Laville, he has won numerous medals in international championships, including gold at the British and Spanish Opens.
Anthony is an excellent ambassador for Zcebra, placing our brand at the pinnacle of competitiveness and sportsmanship.
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Sebastien Bigot
Sebastien is an excellent French Pickleball player, passionate about this sport and very active from the beginning. He belongs to the Pays de Fayence Montaroux club.
Winner of numerous medals in French and European tournaments, it is a pride for us to have his trust and support.
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Eugénie Demouy
Eugenie Demouy, profesora y deportista de Toulon, se ha destacado en el pickleball desde 2021, ganando el campeonato francés y compitiendo internacionalmente. Su pasión y dedicación la han convertido en una figura inspiradora en el deporte, ahora parte del Team Zcebra.
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Daniel Hernando
Pickleball and Padel coach. Prominent member of the Madrid Pickleball Association. Player since 2015 and one of the major promoters of this sport in Spain. Along with his partner Gema García, winner of numerous tournaments and national and international championships.
A member of Team Zcebra from day one, tester and technical advisor for the brand, his contributions and collaborations have been and are indispensable for the growth and consolidation of Zcebra’s products.
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Gerome Millet
Gerome Millet is an immensely active French Pickleball player.
Along with Sebastien, he is one of our best brand ambassadors in France, taking Zcebra to many of the country’s clubs, participating in, and winning a large number of tournaments.
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Concha Delgado
Member of the Spanish Pickleball Association, an excellent promoter of this sport from its beginnings. Partnered with Carmen López, with whom she won a medal at the international tournament in the Netherlands.
Belongs to the Alas Foundation, an association that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities where Pickleball, due to its inclusive nature, plays a major role.
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Carmen López
A member of the Alas Foundation, Carmen made history by becoming the first player with Down syndrome to win a medal in an open category Pickleball championship.
It was in Amsterdam in 2019 alongside her doubles partner Concha Delgado. We are truly proud of you, Carmen!
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Mike Tonet
Born in 1979, this Belgian has a diverse sports background. He’s been excelling in pickleball since 2020, even founding the Namur Pickleball Club. His goal: reach level 5.0 and compete in international tournaments. He’s also a talented coach, inspiring new players. His motto, “Never give up,” makes him an inspiration on and off the pickleball court.
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Marcus Luke
We celebrate Marcus’s tenth anniversary in the world of Pickleball, a sport he has revolutionized with his skill and passion. Originally from North Carolina and with three decades of experience in competitive tennis, Marcus ventured into Pickleball, quickly dominating the sports scene. His influence has been crucial in the expansion and enthusiasm for this sport, particularly from the southern United States to new horizons, marking a period of explosive growth since 2015.
He has recently joined Team Zcebra USA, where we expect him to bring us much joy.
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Gema García
Pickleball and Padel coach. President of the Madrid Pickleball Association. Player since 2015. Like her partner Daniel Hernando, a pioneer of Pickleball in Spain and winner of numerous tournaments and national and international championships.
She has been part of the Zcebra team from the beginning. She tests our products, and her advice and technical and commercial consultancy are vital for our growth as a brand.