Anna Leigh Waters made history at the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Vegas Cup, claiming her 37th career Triple Crown win in the process. The American standout secured her second consecutive triple crown by dominating Anna Bright in the women's doubles final, further solidifying her dominance in the sport.
Waters, ranked No. 1, had an impressive tournament run, dispatching top opponents with ease and cementing her status as one of the greatest players in pro pickleball history. Her remarkable career achievements have left fans and pundits alike in awe.
The men's doubles final also saw drama unfold, as Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio edged out Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a thrilling match that many are calling "the best ever played." The victory marked the 13th time Johns has won with Tardio, who secured his second gold medal of the season.
On the women's side, Genie Bouchard continued her resurgence, taking out top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Kate Fahey en route to the final. Although she ultimately fell short against Waters, Bouchard proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the sport, securing her second final appearance of the season.
The Senior Pro competitions also saw exciting results, with Mattias Johansson breaking Cooperman's hold on the men's singles title and Altaf Merchant and Steve Deakin claiming another doubles crown. Lila Rawlings and Tammie Steele took home the women's senior open doubles title, while Julie Johnson and Steve Deakin secured their fifth mixed senior title together.
As the PPA heads to Dallas for the UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025, fans can expect more thrilling matches and dramatic upsets in the lead-up to the biggest tournament of the season.
Waters, ranked No. 1, had an impressive tournament run, dispatching top opponents with ease and cementing her status as one of the greatest players in pro pickleball history. Her remarkable career achievements have left fans and pundits alike in awe.
The men's doubles final also saw drama unfold, as Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio edged out Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu in a thrilling match that many are calling "the best ever played." The victory marked the 13th time Johns has won with Tardio, who secured his second gold medal of the season.
On the women's side, Genie Bouchard continued her resurgence, taking out top seeds Anna Leigh Waters and Kate Fahey en route to the final. Although she ultimately fell short against Waters, Bouchard proved herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the sport, securing her second final appearance of the season.
The Senior Pro competitions also saw exciting results, with Mattias Johansson breaking Cooperman's hold on the men's singles title and Altaf Merchant and Steve Deakin claiming another doubles crown. Lila Rawlings and Tammie Steele took home the women's senior open doubles title, while Julie Johnson and Steve Deakin secured their fifth mixed senior title together.
As the PPA heads to Dallas for the UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025, fans can expect more thrilling matches and dramatic upsets in the lead-up to the biggest tournament of the season.
she's like the ultimate queen of the court! I'm so glad Genie Bouchard had a resurgence though, it's always exciting to see new talent rising up 
and that Ben Johns vs Gabriel Tardio match was insane 
the drama and suspense just kept us on the edge of our seats... can't wait for Dallas and the UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025 
! Like, how does one even do that?! She's 37 wins and counting Triple Crown titles 
... is she a superhero or something? 
And the way she took down those top opponents like they were nobodies was insane 
. I'm seriously loving this sport more and more with each passing tournament... can't wait to see what else these athletes have up their sleeves! 
i mean, who else can say they've won 2 in a row? her skills are on point & i'm lowkey intimidated lol. Ben Johns is also killin it with his partner Gabriel Tardio - that men's doubles final was EPIC! 
I'm stoked to see more of these amazing players compete at the UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025 
. We can all learn from her example - if we want to achieve our goals, we need to be willing to put in the effort and persevere through tough times 
. And let's not forget Ben Johns, he's like the ultimate underdog story 
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I'm loving Anna Leigh Waters' performance at the PPA Vegas Cup! She's like a machine on the court 
. I think Genie Bouchard's resurgence is really exciting to watch too - she's definitely a player to beat now 
. Is this sport even getting old enough for these players to retire already? 
And what about the prize money? Is it really worth risking your neck to play a game that's basically just a fancy version of badminton? 
Not saying I'm against competition or anything, but come on guys, can't we all just have a nice game of horseshoes instead? 
. And can we talk about Ben Johns and Gabriel Tardio? Those guys are like a well-oiled machine, always bringing that level of intensity to the court 
and Genie Bouchard is back on the scene with some serious fire 
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. can't wait to see Genie Bouchard bounce back at UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025 
. Can't wait for the UPA Worlds Bonanza 2025 in Dallas - it's gonna be EPIC