Rising Sun in Pickleball: Top Asian DUPR Risers of April
As the sport explodes globally, the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) has become the definitive yardstick for measuring talent across continents. In April, the rankings saw a seismic shift as several Asian players surged up the leaderboards, signaling a new era of international dominance.
What is DUPR?
DUPR is the most accurate global rating system in pickleball. It uses a scale from 2.000 to 8.000 based on match results, regardless of age, gender, or location.
A novice who's just starting would score between 2.0 and 2.9, and amateurs, such as those competing in the EPIC World Championship, would score between 3.0 (intermediate) and 5.9 (semi-pro). At the pinnacle of the sport, the ratings range from 6.0 to 8.0. Top-ranked pros like Ben Johns often hover around 7.3, while women's leader Anna Leigh Waters is typically around 6.6.
Because it factors in the strength of your opponents and the closeness of the score, DUPR provides a real-time reflection of a player's skill level. For professional players, jumping even a few spots is a monumental task, making the "risers" on this list particularly impressive.
Truong Hien (Rising 35 Spots)
Truong Hien was the undisputed "mover of the month" in April. Surging 35 spots to land at No. 45 in the Men’s Pro Singles Rankings, Truong broke into the prestigious Top 50 with a rating of 6.062.
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