PARTNERS Ep. 1: Inside Pickleball’s Biggest Rivalries, Partnerships, and Tour Drama
A look at the biggest rivalries, changing partnerships, and business pressure shaping pro pickleball on the PPA Tour.
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Rachel Rohrabacher Signs With Friday Pickleball: Pro Insights, Paddle Setup, and Game-Changing Lessons
Rachel Rohrabacher officially joins Friday Pickleball and shares pro-level insights on paddle setup, common amateur mistakes, and three lessons that instantly translate to any pickleball game.
Anna Leigh Waters Signs Historic Franklin Sports Deal: Why This Is a $10 Million Pickleball Contract
Anna Leigh Waters just signed a historic deal with Franklin Sports. We break down why it is likely worth $10 million, what it means for Franklin, the PPA and MLP tours, Nike rumors, and the future of JW and Georgia Johnson.
How Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio Came Back to Defeat Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin
This video breaks down the pivotal moments in Game 5 of the PPA San Clemente Orange County Cup final where Federico Staksrud and Hayden Patriquin lost their lead and ultimately the match to Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher – Veolia Desert Ridge Open
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #3 ranked Anna Bright & Rachel Rohrabacher
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Vivienne David/Thomas Wilson – Cincinnati Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #6 ranked Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Meghan Dizon/Jorja Johnson – CIBC PPA Tour
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #6 ranked Meghan Dizon and Jorja Johnson
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Paula Avellan Rizzo/Layne Sleeth – North Carolina Cup
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #27 ranked Paula Avellan Rizzo and Layne Sleeth round 32.
Anna Leigh Waters vs Ava Ignatowich – Cincinnati Open
#1 ranked womens single Anna Leigh Waters against #12 ranked Ava Ignatowich semi finals match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Jessie Irvine/Christian Alshon – Austin Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #5 ranked Jessie Irvine and Christian Alshon semi finals match.
Anna Leigh Waters vs Catherine Parenteau – Hyundai Masters
#1 ranked womens singles Anna Leigh Waters against #2 ranked Catherine Parenteau championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters vs Lea Jansen – Texas Open
#1 ranked womens single Anna Leigh Waters against #2 ranked Lea Jansen championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters vs Brooke Buckner – North Carolina Cup
#1 ranked womens single Anna Leigh Waters against #7 ranked Brooke Buckner quarter finals match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Allyce Jones/Lauren Stratman – North Carolina Cup
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #7 ranked Allyce Jones and Lauren Stratman quarter finals match.
Ben Johns: The Rising Superstar of Pickleball and His Journey to Dominate the Sport
Main Points Summary Ben Johns has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of pickleball, transforming from a newcomer in 2016 to a dominant force by 2020. His journey in pickleball, marked by a swift rise to the top, showcases his exceptional skill and strategic prowess. Johns’ playing style is characterized by versatility and a keen understanding […]
Inside the Life of Pickleball Prodigy Anna Leigh Waters: Training, Preparation, and Personal Insights
This video provides an intimate look at the life of Anna Leigh Waters, a young pickleball prodigy, offering insights into her training regimen, tournament preparation, and personal experiences. Anna Leigh began her journey into pickleball as a family activity, which evolved into a professional pursuit shared with her family. Her preparation for tournaments includes indulging […]
Etta Wright/Ben Johns vs Anna Bright/James Ignatowich – Red Rock Open
#1 ranked mixed double Etta Wright and Ben Johns against #2 ranked Anna Bright and James Ignatowich championship match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Andrei Deascu/Gabriel Tardio – Red Rock Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #9 ranked Andrei Deascu and Gabriel Tardio semi finals match.
Quang Duong vs Jack Sock – Red Rock Open
#8 ranked mens single Quang Duong against #11 ranked Jack Sock round of 16 match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs. Tyson McGuffin/Jaume Martinez Vich – Veolia Open
#1 ranked doubles Johns/Johns against #9 ranked McGuffin/Martinez Vich
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Thomas Wilson/ Vivienne David – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #2 ranked Thomas Wilson and Vivienne David championship match
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Craig Johnson/Pesa Teoni – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #14 ranked Craig Johnson and Pesa Teoni round 16 match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Conner Garnett/Augustus Ge – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #7 ranked Conner Garnett and Augustus Ge
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Jay Devilliers/Patrick Smith – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against #5 ranked Jay Devilliers and Patrick Smith quarter finals match.
Ben Johns/Collin Johns vs Gregory Dow/Casey Diamond – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mens double Ben Johns and Collin Johns against Gregory Dow and Casey Diamond round of 32 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Lina Padegimaite/Rafa Hewett – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #16 ranked Lina Padegimaite and Rafa Hewett round 16 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Dominique Schaefer/Todd Fought – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #26 ranked Dominique Schaefer and Todd Fought round of 32 match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Tina Pisnik/Collin Johns – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #8 ranked Tina Pisnik and Collin Johns semi finals match.
Anna Bright/Ben Johns vs Jessie Irvine/Zane Navratil – Veolia Open
#1 ranked mixed double Anna Bright and Ben Johns against #5 ranked Jessie Irvine and Zane Navratil quarter finals match.
Ben Johns/Etta Wright vs Dekel Bar/Tina Pisnik – Veolia Houston Open
#2 ranked mixed double Ben Johns/Etta Wright against #11 ranked Dekel Bar/Tina Pisnik finals match.