Luana Stanciu is an emerging professional pickleball player competing on the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour. As of September 2025, she has participated in several tournaments, showcasing her skills in women’s singles and doubles events.
Tournament Participation and Performance
In May 2025, Stanciu competed in the PPA Veolia Atlanta Open. In the women’s singles round of 64, she faced Lina Padegimaite, resulting in a 0-2 loss. In women’s doubles, partnering with Polina Libo, they played against Christine Trifunovic and Luana Stanciu, with the match ending in a 0-2 defeat. In mixed doubles, Stanciu teamed up with Juan Benitez, facing Alex Ignatowich and Sarah Madonia in the round of 128, where they secured a 2-0 victory. However, in the round of 64, they were defeated by the same opponents with a score of 1-2. (picklewave.com)
In June 2025, Stanciu participated in the PPA Orange County Cup, partnering with Olivia McMillan in women’s doubles. They faced a challenging match against the duo of Anna Bright and Catherine Parenteau, resulting in a 1-3 loss. (picklewave.com)
Later that month, Stanciu competed in the PPA Challenger Boise, where she faced Amanda Rosati in the women’s singles consolation round. Stanciu was defeated with a score of 0-2. (picklewave.com)
Partnerships and Collaborations
Throughout her career, Stanciu has partnered with various players in doubles events. In the PPA Challenger Flower City Rochester, she teamed up with Ashley Griffith in women’s doubles, facing Zoeya Khan and Rachel Summers. The match concluded with a 0-2 loss for Stanciu and Griffith. (pickleball.com)
Playing Style and Future Prospects
While specific details about Stanciu’s playing style and background are limited, her participation in multiple PPA Tour events indicates a commitment to developing her skills and gaining experience at the professional level. As she continues to compete, Stanciu has the potential to make a significant impact in the pickleball community.
