STORYLINES FOR THE PICKLEBALL CENTRAL INDOOR USA CHAMPIONSHIPS
OVERALL TOP 5:
- LOUD KNOCKS – Opportunity knocking for the field – no Ben or ALW (& others) in the field.
- I SEE CJ: Collin Johns steps in for the injured Ignatowich to play with Wright and Bright.
- THROUGH THE ROOF: Indoor tournament – different sight lines and pace of play.
- SOCK IT TO ME: Does Jack Sock make his first 2024 final?
- TIME OF YOUR LIFE TIME: 3rd year at this MN Life Time venue just down the road from Life Time HQ
VENUE/TOURNAMENT/TV:
- Event #4 of the year – one of 15 Opens in 2024, with 1000 points up for grabs for the winners.
- Traditional draw (playing singles Thursday, mixed Friday, gender Saturday, Finals Sunday).
- Over 900 amateurs playing.
- All coverage on PickleballTV.
WOMEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending medalists: Catherine Parenteau, Lea Jansen, Salome Devidze
- Parenteau is the top seed and defending champion.
- Parris Todd (15) is capable of a deep run but has an early potential showdown with Jansen (2).
- WATCH OUT FOR: Kaitlyn Christian (12) – medaled at Desert Ridge and her arrow is pointing up – can she hit the podium again?
MEN’S SINGLES:
- Defending medalists: James Ignatowich, JW Johnson, Jay Devilliers
- Aanik Lohani (9) is the local favorite and made the Guaranteed Rate Final in…
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