A powerful competitor who always looks for fun on the court, Ellie Halbauer is one to watch
Facts
| Hometown | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Tennis Career | Played on the Women’s Tour for 10 years, reaching 260. [Had a win against Taylor Townsend in 2017.] |
| Paddle Career | Director of Junior Racquets at Kenwood Country Club. Anne Turner at Lyceum gave me a free hour lesson in paddle after seeing me play pickleball and I got hooked. |
| Favorite tennis moment | I was playing at the U.S. Open and remember going into the cafeteria and seeing Rafa Nadal eating. I could almost touch him. |
| Favorite paddle moment | Honestly, playing my first match with Jill Jackson because she promised that I'd have fun and I did. If you're not having fun, then don't come out on the court. |
| Strength | Definitely my backhand. |
| Loves The Midwesterns | It’s played at our home club and I loved wearing the button to support Angelman Syndrome last year. |
| Bonus Fact | Ellie reached the finals at the 2024 APTA Women’s Nationals (with Gabi Niculescu) in just her second full season competing. |
