STORYLINES FOR THE BLACK DESERT RESORT RED ROCK OPEN

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OVERALL TOP 5: 

  • REFORMATTED: New format features Semi-Finals Saturday and Championship Sunday for all disciplines. 
  • FEELING FOXY: National coverage on FOX from 4:30-6:30 pm Eastern on Championship Sunday.
  • ATTITUDE IN THE ALTITUDE: 2,800+ feet above sea level could give an advantage to the Utah-based players. 
  • SPRING BREAK: Several stars are out of the country or not playing, including Ben Johns, Anna Bright, Tyson McGuffin, and Kate Fahey. 
  • OPEN BOOK: 1,000 Carvana PPA Tour points for the winners. 

VENUE/TOURNEY/TV:

  • Little Valley Sports Complex in St. George hosts again this year. 
  • New Open format: singles Wednesday, mixed doubles Thursday, men’s and women’s doubles Friday, Semi-Finals Saturday, and then Championship Sunday. 
  • Over 900 players participating in the event. 
  • PickleballTV (and the app) will have all of the coverage leading up to the national Fox Sunday broadcast. 

WOMEN’S SINGLES:

  • Defending Medalists: Mary Brascia, Lea Jansen, Kaitlyn Christian
  • Anna Leigh Waters (1) is undefeated in singles in 2025. 
  • Catherine Parenteau returns to singles as the (5) seed – could face Parris Todd (4) in the quarters. 
  • Genie Bouchard (8) has not been able to build on her early season success – could face Jansen (3)…

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