#1 Men's Beach Tennis Player in America
Denys
Machullo
Explosive net pressure, a signature overhead nobody reads, and a mission to make beach tennis a serious American sport.
From the
Florida coast
to the top.
Denys grew up on the Florida coast, drawn to sports that reward instinct and quick reactions. He discovered beach tennis at a small tournament in Sarasota — first people noticed his speed, then they noticed his hands.
After dominating local events he moved to Miami Beach to train year-round against international competition. That move turned a raw beach athlete into a complete, disciplined professional — and the face of America's beach tennis rise.
He plays like a
pressure fighter.
Denys crowds the net, takes time away from opponents, and forces rushed decisions. His serve is heavy — but the real weapon is what comes after it: instant court control. Aggressive, but calculated. In tight matches he becomes more dangerous, not less.
Explosive Net Movement
Closes angles fast and makes the court feel smaller for opponents.
Powerful Overhead
The Machullo Smash — his most recognizable and feared weapon.
Fast Hands
Reacts instantly to body shots and quick exchanges at the net.
Wind Awareness
Adjusts serve, lobs and volleys better than anyone on the sand.
Competitive Edge
Plays his best when the match gets tense and the points get big.
The
Machullo
Smash
A delayed overhead strike hit with sharp angle, heavy pace, and almost no readable backswing. By the time opponents commit, the point is already over.
Career Highlights
On the Sand
Leading the movement
on American sand.
Powerful, athletic, competitive and built for the spotlight — Denys isn't just the best player in the country. He's the athlete leading beach tennis into serious American sport.