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.
Anna Bright
Pickleball Floor vs Ceiling: Why Consistency Matters More Than Flash
Learn the difference between your pickleball floor and ceiling, why consistency matters, and how to improve your game with stronger basics and smarter shot selection.
How to Develop a Better Backhand Flick, Roll, and Poke in Pickleball
Learn how to improve your backhand flick, roll, and poke in pickleball with simple mechanics, contact points, and forearm-strength tips.
Master 4 Pro Pickleball Shots: Two-Handed Roll, Forehand Speed-Up, Backhand Flick & Offensive Lob
Learn elite pickleball techniques from four top pros—Hayden, Kate, Gabe, and Anna—as they teach the two-handed backhand roll, forehand speed-up, backhand flick, and lob. Improve your control, deception, and offensive play at the kitchen line.
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
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.
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
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.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher – Veolia Austin Open
#1 ranked women double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #3 ranked Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Anna Bright/Andrei Daescu – Veolia Austin Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #4 ranked Anna Bright and Andrei Daescu championship match.
Collin Johns/Anna Bright vs Lea Jansen/Hayden Patruquin – Indoor USA Championships
#2 ranked mixed doubles Collin Johns and Anna Bright against #8 ranked Lea Jansen and Hayden Patruquin quarter finals match.
Catherine Parenteau/Anna Leigh Waters vs. Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher – Hyundai Masters
Catherine Parenteau/Anna Leigh Waters vs Anna Bright/Rachel Rohrabacher – Hyundai Masters
#1 ranked womens double Catherine Parenteau and Anna Leigh Waters against #3 ranked Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Ben Johns vs Anna Bright/James Ignatowich – Seattle Open
#1 ranked mixed doubles Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns against #2 ranked Anna Bright and James Ignatowich gold medal match
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Anna Bright/Meghan Dizon – Kansas City Open
#1 ranked Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #2 ranked Anna Bright and Meghan Dizon championship match.
Anna Leigh Waters/Catherine Parenteau vs Anna Bright/Vivienne David – PPA Tour
#1 ranked womens double Anna Leigh Waters and Catherine Parenteau against #2 ranked Anna Bright and Vivienne David championship match.