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One week after their heartbreaking loss, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin flipped the script at the PPA Mesa Cup, dismantling Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters after the GOAT duo had won 11 straight gold medals and 66 consecutive matches. This wasn’t a fluke, it was a tactical masterclass in middle-ball defense, poaching pressure, and offensive adjustments that completely neutralized Ben’s strengths. We break down exactly how Hayden and Anna turned a 4–8 deficit into dominance, why their strategy exposed a real weakness, and what this means for the future of professional pickleball. On the men’s singles side, is Ben Johns back? As the #10 seed, he defeated Federico Staksrud, Christian Alshon, and Connor Garnett before falling to Chris Haworth, raising major questions about the current singles meta, paddle technology, and the impact of the LifeTime ball on today’s game. We also cover Matthew Barlow’s Cinderella run, another cheating controversy, the debut of the new singles lines, and continued paddle drama surrounding Anna Leigh Waters’ C45 Aurelius. From Big 4 dominance in men’s doubles to emerging rivalries and MLP free agency shakeups, this episode covers everything you need to know from one of the biggest weekends in pro pickleball. Subscribe for more in-depth Pickleball analysis, PPA coverage, and pro player breakdowns. 00:00 Mixed Doubles Shock Win 00:38 Tactical Key to Comeback 01:43 Game Three Meltdown 02:54 Why This Win Matters 03:18 Ticket Discounts Plug 03:38 Ben Johns Singles Return 04:32 Why Singles Got Harder 05:44 More Singles Quick Hitters 07:06 Cheating and Rule Changes 08:00 Mens Doubles Finals Drama 10:09 Hayden vs The Goat Debate 10:38 Womens Doubles Finals 11:17 Womens Singles Notes 12:17 Gear Drama and Fun Bits 13:26 MLP Free Agency Wrap 💸 Save Money on PPA Tour Tickets and Registration! https://linktr.ee/ZaneNavratilPickleball 🏓 The Transition Zone - Your roadmap for becoming a better pickleball player https://tzpickleball.com/ 💦SLAMIT Hydration - Stay hydrated and locked in on the court with SLAMIT—the best-tasting electrolyte and clean energy alternative proven to boost reaction time. Save with code ZANE20. https://slamit.com/?ref=ZANE 🛒 Pickleball Central — Shop the largest selection of pickleball gear, accessories, and apparel. Automatic discounts applied to your cart + Free Shipping on orders over $49. https://pickleballcentral.com/Zane 👉 Contact Me for in-person coaching, clinics, or virtual coaching https://www.zanenavratilpickleball.com/pages/contact 📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter to keep up with me on and off the court! https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ Gear I Use & Recommend 🏓 ProXR Paddles — Use code ZNPSubscriber for 10% OFF + Free Shipping https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/shop/ 🏓Paddletek Paddles - Use code ZANE10 for 10% OFF https://www.paddletek.com/zanenavratil 👟 Sqairz XRZ Pickleball Shoes https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101357574-17026154 👕 Muev Performance Apparel https://muevbrand.com/?sca_ref=9229898.RwZgkXC9mqHg1 🦞 Lobster Ball Machines — Use code ZANE5 for 5% OFF Ball Machines & Accessories https://www.lobstersports.com/collections/pickleball-machines 🎤 Get a personalized shoutout from me on Cameo! https://cameo.com/zanenavratilpickleball 💜 Join me in supporting Stop Alzheimer’s Now, a non-profit dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s through research and awareness. https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/ #pickleball #pickleballnews #PPA #PPAMESA #ppapickleball
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Is Ben John's Back?! PPA Mesa Cup

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Watch the Mixed Doubles Final: (1) Waters/Johns vs (3) Bright/Patriquin at the Carvana Mesa Cup | PPA Tour Players: Anna Leigh Waters: https://www.instagram.com/a.l.waters_a1 Ben Johns: https://www.instagram.com/benjohns_pb Anna Bright: https://www.instagram.com/annabright.pb Hayden Patriquin: https://www.instagram.com/hayden_patriquin Subscribe to our channel for premier pickleball coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PPAtour. Visit our website to explore tournament details and secure your tickets: https://www.ppatour.com/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPPATour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppatour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppatour #PPATour #Pickleball #ProfessionalPickleballTour
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Waters/Johns vs Bright/Patriquin at the Carvana Mesa Cup

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🎧 Full episode with Anna Leigh Waters delivered by @DoorDash! 🚘: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC_ve3rM3O8&feature=youtu.be In this clip from The Pickleballers Podcast, Anna Leigh Waters takes us behind the scenes of the historic deal that made her Nike’s first pickleball athlete. #pickleball #pickleballers #thekitchenpickleball #ppatour #pickleballlife #propickleball #sports #highlights #thekitchen #ppa #mlp #annaleighwaters Pickleballers Hat: 🧢 https://shop.thekitchenpickle.com/products/pickleballer-snapback?variant=58191198781521 DID YOU KNOW that The Kitchen is the LARGEST Pickleball community in the world? 🌎 ✅ JOIN our community for FREE - https://bit.ly/TheKitchenFB ✅ SUBSCRIBE to our FREE newsletter - https://bit.ly/The-Kitchen-Newsletter Instagram: 📲 @pickleballers 📲 @thekitchenpickleball 📲 @roscoebellamy 📲 @jpaulthechef
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Anna Leigh Waters on Signing with Nike | How It Went Down 💼

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2025 delivered some of the most electric pickleball moments the sport has ever seen. This is the Top 100 Pickleball Plays of 2025—a countdown of the shots, rallies, hand battles, and clutch moments that stopped crowds, flipped matches, and defined the year across the biggest stages in pickleball. From lightning-fast exchanges at the kitchen line to impossible saves, insane counters, and championship-level pressure points, these plays showcase the speed, creativity, athleticism, and evolution of the modern game. You’ll see: • Unbelievable hand battles • Jaw-dropping ATPs and Ernes • Perfectly executed drops and counters • Match-changing plays under pressure • Moments that made fans and players lose their minds Every play on this list mattered. Some shifted momentum. Some sealed titles. Others simply reminded everyone why pickleball is exploding right now. Watch all the way through and see if your favorite moment made the cut. 👇 Let us know in the comments Which play should’ve been higher Which one shocked you the most And which shot defines pickleball in 2025 Subscribe to Pickleball TV for full match replays, highlights, behind-the-scenes access, and the biggest moments from the best players in the world.
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The Top 100 Pickleball Plays of 2025 That Defined the Year

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Get ready for the best pickleball shots caught on camera 🏓🔥 From insane reflex volleys and impossible saves to perfectly placed winners, these highlights show just how wild pickleball can get at the highest level. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just discovering the sport, these shots will leave you stunned, inspired, and hitting replay. Stick around until the end — the last rally is unreal! #Pickleball #PickleballHighlights #InsaneShots #PickleballLife #SportsShorts #ViralSports #trending
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🏆Best Pickleball Shots Ever Caught on Camera!

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MLP DreamBreaker Showdown: The 5’s vs. The Mad Drops It’s a battle for the ages in Major League Pickleball’s most intense format — the DreamBreaker! Watch as Anna Leigh Waters leads the 5’s against Ben Johns and the powerhouse Mad Drops in a high-stakes, fast-paced finish you won’t forget. What’s a DreamBreaker? When teams are tied after four matches, it all comes down to this—each player takes on singles points in a rotating lineup until one team comes out on top. Star Power: LA Mad Drops Hunter Johnson: / hunterw.johnson Quang Duong: / avatar_ball_bender Wesley Burrows: / wesburrowspb Catherine Parenteau: / catherineparenteau.pb Jade Kawamoto: / jadekawa Danna Funaro: / danna.funaro New Jersey 5s Anna Leigh Waters: / a.l.waters_a1 Will Howells: Zane Navratil: / zanenavratilpickleball Craig Johnson: / craigjohnsonpb Mari Humberg Meghan Dizon: / meghandizon Don’t blink — Every rally matters. Every point counts. This is pickleball at its most thrilling. Subscribe for more MLP action and relive the drama, strategy, and jaw-dropping shots that define the DreamBreaker. #MajorLeaguePickleball #DreamBreaker #AnnaLeighWaters #BenJohns #Pickleball #MLP #TheFives #MadDrops #PickleballHighlights #MLPDrama #MLPShowdown #SinglesBattle #Pickleball2025
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MLP DreamBreaker The 5’s (ALW) vs The Mad Drops (Ben Johns)

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Experience the intensity of this 2023 Baird Wealth Management Open Gold Medal Match! Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters face Anna Bright and James Ignatowich in a Mixed Doubles clash that might be the greatest ever—don’t miss the action, updated as of May 28, 2025! Who will claim the gold? Players: Ben Johns: @benjohns_pb Anna Leigh Waters: @a.l.waters_a1 Anna Bright: @annabright.pb James ignatowich: @jamesignatowich Subscribe to our channel for premier pickleball coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PPAtour. Visit our website to explore tournament details and secure your tickets: https://www.ppatour.com/ Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPPATour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppatour/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ppatour #PPATour #Pickleball #ProfessionalPickleballTour
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Is This the GREATEST Mixed Doubles Match EVER?! Johns & Waters vs. Bright & Ignatowich for Gold! 🏆🔥❓

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Nastiest Points In Pickleball History

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