The US Open Championships wrapped up a successful week in Naples, Florida, on Sunday. It was one of the largest pickleball tournaments in history, with over 4,800 participants taking part – the vast majority of which were amateurs.
According to the US Open website, players from all 50 states participated and at least 29 different countries were represented as well.
Key Takeaways
The Fan Experience Was Electric
Remember this was a week-long party pickleball tournament. Play started April 13th and ended April 20th. With 60 pickleball courts, a beer garden, daily live music, and plenty of food vendors readily available, the US Open really made sure the fans had a great time.
Watching Leigh and Anna Leigh Waters Play Together Again Was Awesome
Leigh and Anna Leigh ended up winning the women’s pro doubles category in dominating fashion. Obviously Anna Leigh is the best women’s player in the game today, but Leigh proved she still has plenty of game.
On their way to gold, the mother-daughter duo had to win four matches. The combined score of those matches was 88-29. The most points against ALW and Leigh in any of their games was six, and that only happened twice. Here are their full results:
- (17) Alia Brown/Sarah Hua – 11-3, 11-0
- (25) Pei-chuan…
