10 months ago
Pickleball Worlds: Waters Chases Triple Crown on Finals Day
It's the big final day for a major pickleball tournament!
A young star named Anna Leigh Waters is trying to win three championships all by herself in one day – her singles match, her doubles match with a partner, and a mixed doubles match with her partner Ben Johns.
If she wins all three, she'll make history and become the player with the most wins ever on the PPA Tour!
Another player, Federico Staksrud, is also trying to win two championships: his singles match and a doubles match with his partner Hayden Patriquin.
All the best players will be playing their hardest to win the trophies.
It's going to be an exciting day for pickleball fans watching to see who comes out on top!
Anna Leigh Waters is on the verge of winning her 38th career Triple Crown at the Pickleball World Championships.
Waters is also competing to become the winningest player in PPA Tour history, potentially surpassing Ben Johns.
Federico Staksrud will compete in both the men's singles and men's doubles finals.
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud are in the men's doubles final after upsetting top seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio.
Finals will take place on Sunday at the Brookhaven Country Club in Texas, deciding champions in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
- Who
- Anna Leigh Waters, Federico Staksrud, Hayden Patriquin, Ben Johns, Kate Fahey, Christopher Haworth, Anna Bright, Catherine Parenteau, Parris Todd, Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, CJ Klinger
- What
- The Pickleball World Championships are reaching their finals day, with Anna Leigh Waters aiming for a historic Triple Crown and Federico Staksrud competing for two titles.
- Where
- Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
- When
- Sunday
- Why
- The event culminates with the determination of five championship winners across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles disciplines, highlighting top player achievements and historical milestones.
Anna Leigh Waters' Pursuit of History
Other Finalists' Challenges
Triple Crown Ambition
Anna Leigh Waters' Pursuit of History
Anna Leigh Waters is aiming to win her 38th career Triple Crown (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) and potentially surpass Ben Johns as the winningest PPA Tour player.
Other Finalists' Challenges
While Waters is focused on multiple titles, other players like Federico Staksrud are also competing in two finals (singles and doubles), each aiming for significant victories.
Semifinal Upsets and Finals Matchups
Anna Leigh Waters' Pursuit of History
Hayden Patriquin and Federico Staksrud caused a major upset by defeating top seeds Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio in the men's doubles semifinals. They will now face CJ Klinger and JW Johnson in the final.
Other Finalists' Challenges
Ben Johns, despite losing in men's doubles semifinals, is in the mixed doubles final with Anna Leigh Waters, facing Jorja and JW Johnson. Meanwhile, JW Johnson also reached the men's doubles final with CJ Klinger.
Individual Finals
Anna Leigh Waters' Pursuit of History
Anna Leigh Waters is competing in three finals: singles against Kate Fahey, women's doubles with Anna Bright against Catherine Parenteau and Parris Todd, and mixed doubles with Ben Johns.
Other Finalists' Challenges
Federico Staksrud is in two finals: men's singles against Christopher Haworth and men's doubles with Hayden Patriquin.
Key facts
- Event
- Pickleball World Championships
- Location
- Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
- Finals Day
- Sunday
- Anna Leigh Waters' Goals
- 38th career Triple Crown; becoming winningest PPA Tour player
- Men's Singles Finalists
- Federico Staksrud vs. Christopher Haworth
- Men's Doubles Finalists
- Hayden Patriquin & Federico Staksrud vs. CJ Klinger & JW Johnson
- Women's Singles Finalists
- Anna Leigh Waters vs. Kate Fahey
- Women's Doubles Finalists
- Anna Leigh Waters & Anna Bright vs. Catherine Parenteau & Parris Todd
- Mixed Doubles Finalists
- Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns vs. Jorja Johnson & JW Johnson
Quotes
Anna Bright
Player who reached the women's doubles final
“We came into this match telling ourselves that we have no pressure and we need to play free and controlled.”
timesnownews.com
“Anna Leigh and I were both pretty comfortable, kind of hitting our dinks pretty heavy in our mixed match. But then in these kind of swirly conditions, you’re so tight, and the ball’s moving so much. So the style of play does change a lot. And it’s not easy, but it’s a welcome challenge. And I’m glad we got through it.”
timesnownews.com
Federico Staksrud
Player who reached the men's doubles and singles finals
“It’s been a tough year in doubles, and we worked so hard for this. I’m just so happy that we get to do this, and I have so much respect for them. Ben and Gabe are great players.”
timesnownews.com
Hayden Patriquin
Player who reached the men's doubles final
“It’s been a rocky year for Federico and I, and we’ve been doing our best training. We’re at the best tournament in the world right now and we’re going to Championship Sunday. It’s a surreal feeling, and I’m so fired up right now. I’m just super hyped overall. Ben and Gabe are a team that’s never really been beaten, and it feels so good to do it with Federico.”
timesnownews.com
Gabe Tardio
Player who lost in the men's doubles semifinal
