Ken Unique

As I close this chapter with Lunar Pickleball, I do so with deep gratitude and pride. Being part of this brand and family has been a meaningful journey that I will always carry with me.
To Kuya Matt, thank you for believing in me from the very start. I will never forget the lessons, guidance, and values you taught me throughout this journey. I will forever be proud that I became part of Lunar Pickleball.
To Kuya Kim, thank you for being a kuya to the team. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunities you gave me to grow and become a better player. Thank you for your trust and constant support, both on and off the court. You will always be my mentor in pickleball.
To my teammates, thank you for the memories we shared on and off the court—the laughter, victories, losses, hardships, and moments of joy. Every experience with you has been valuable, and I will always be here for you.
This farewell is not an ending, but a transition to a new chapter. The lessons, relationships, and values I gained from Lunar Pickleball will continue to guide me wherever I go. Though paths may change, the respect, gratitude, and connection remain. 🌙

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Pickleyard Mandaluyong represent! 🫡🤙💪

Catch us this coming November 15 & 16 as we battle our hearts out as we represent Team Pickleyard Mandaluyong! Thanks for the sponsors for trusting and believing us to represent the team. See you there!

Angeles Pickleball Cup 2025
Angeles City, Pampanga
October 23-26

Non-Gender Doubles Open - Bronze 🥉

Nice G .pb Not bad for a first partnership! Lezgo team PY! 🤙🫡💪

Orchid City Pickleballfest 2025
Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte
October 17-19

Men's Doubles Open - Champion 🥇

Thanks for the trust partner I really enjoyed sharing the court with you! Playing seriously yet still enjoyable.

1st Cong Dinand National Pickleball Tournament
Koronodal, South Cotabato
October 10-12

Mixed Doubles Open - Gold 🥇
Men's Doubles Open - 4th Place

Thanks to my partners & .serino

WPC BALI 2025
Bali, Indonesia
September 22-27

Men's Singles 5.0
- Bronze 🥉
Mixed Doubles 4.5
- Gold 🥇

Finally got a chance to join WPC Bali. Last year, I really wanted to join this tournament but because of my work I wasn't able to join. I made a promise to myself that I'll join Bali 2025. Luckily, I got a chance to bag two medals. Thanks to my partners, Joma & Pat, for trusting me to be your partner. From dream comes to reality.

Thanks for the support Lunar Pickleball, Pickleyard, & Polland Hopia. On to the next!!!

Thanks for the trust! The Pickle Yard 🫡💪👏❤️🤙

𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

The Pickle Yard Team Philippines proudly welcomes Ken Unique Dela Cruz, one of the nation’s most decorated rising stars in the sport of pickleball. At just 25 years old, Ken has already made a name for himself across national and international courts with an impressive string of accomplishments in less than two years of competitive play.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

Ken’s background in tennis, table tennis, and badminton laid a solid foundation for his rapid rise in pickleball. Transitioning into the sport in 2023, he quickly found his rhythm and made an immediate impact on the competitive scene. His agility, precision, and strategic gameplay reflect the diverse racket-sport experience he brings to the court.

Inspired by his favorite pickleball player, Ben Johns, Ken has adopted a dynamic playing style marked by versatility and composure under pressure—traits that have earned him multiple podium finishes across various formats: singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳’𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

PPL Season 1

🥇 Mixed Doubles Open – Gold

🥈 Men’s Doubles Open – Silver

🥉 Men’s Singles – Bronze

PCL Asia Season 1

🏆 Champion

1st Siargao National Pickleball Tournament

🥇 Men’s Doubles Open – Gold

🥈 Mixed Doubles Open – Silver

🥈 Men’s Singles – Silver

SM Super Series – Battle of the Champions

🥈 Silver

Ormoc Piña National Tournament

🥇 Men’s Doubles Open – Gold

🥈 Mixed Doubles Open – Silver

WPC Baoding, China

🏅 Men’s Doubles – 5th Place

🥉 Team Event – Bronze

WPC Hebi, China

🏅 Men’s Doubles Open – 5th Place

🏅 Mixed Doubles Open – 4th Place

PPF Nationals 2025

🥉 Men’s Open Singles – Bronze

🥈 Men’s Open Doubles – Silver

🥈 Mixed Doubles Open – Silver

SM Super Series

🥉 Team Open Category – Bronze

🥇 Team Advanced Category – Gold

Quest Rizal Open

🥇 Men’s Singles Open – Gold

🥉 Men’s Doubles Open – Bronze

🥈 Mixed Doubles Open – Silver

Davao Pickleball Invitational Open

🥉 Mixed Doubles Open – Bronze

WPC Pattaya, Thailand

🥇 Advanced Mixed Doubles – Gold

Paddle Royal Pickleball Tournament (Pasig)

🥇 20+ Advanced Men’s Doubles – Gold

🥇 20+ Advanced Mixed Doubles – Gold

2024

BMVL Pickleball Tournament (Leyte)

🥈 Open Men’s Doubles – Silver

🥇 Open Mixed Doubles – Gold

PPF Invitational (Makati)

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Doubles – Silver

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Singles – Silver

BP2 Sports Open 007 (Baguio)

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Singles – Silver

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Doubles – Silver

🥇 19+ Open Mixed Doubles – Gold

Masskaralympics National Cup (Bacolod)

🥈 19+ Mixed Doubles Open – Silver

RNDC Open (Tangub)

🥇 19+ Mixed Doubles – Gold

🥈 19+ Men’s Doubles – Silver

Standout Championship Invitational (QC)

🥇 Team Event Open Category – Gold

Fossil Pickleball Tournament (QC)

🥉 Open Mixed Doubles – Bronze

PPA Dasma Cavite Open

🥇 19+ Men’s Doubles – Gold

Ayala PickleMall S2 (Makati)

🥉 Open Men’s Doubles – Bronze

Best of the Best Pickleball Open (Makati)

🥈 Open Men’s Doubles – Silver

NCC QCPAI Leg (Lagro)

🥇 19+ Advanced Men’s Doubles – Gold

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Doubles – Silver

🥈 19+ Open Men’s Singles – Silver

Vatic Pro Invitational (Valenzuela)

🥈 Open Men’s Singles – Silver

𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝

Ken Unique Dela Cruz's remarkable journey is just beginning. His dedication to the sport, consistent growth, and relentless pursuit of excellence make him a vital asset to The Pickle Yard Team Philippines. As the sport continues to grow across Asia and the world, Ken is poised to become one of the key faces of Philippine pickleball on the international stage.

With his eyes set on bigger goals and higher podiums, fans and fellow athletes alike are excited to see what’s next for this uniquely talented player.

PHILIPPINE PICKLEBALL LEAGUE SEASON 1
Neopolitan Brittany
September 13&14, 2025

Thanks to my indredible partners! &

Next stop, Bali