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Read Time's article below 👇
https://t.co/zmEOnt6AT2

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🌟 Anna Leigh Waters, the 19-year-old pickleball phenom, has been honored as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026! 👏

At such a young age, Waters has already dominated the competitive pickleball scene for years and was recently signed as Nike's first pickleball athlete. Her incredible journey from discovering the sport in 2017 to turning pro at just 12 years old is nothing short of inspiring.

She has done so much four the sport and continues to show the same unwavering passion and fire today 🔥
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If you could change ONE rule about professional pickleball, what would it be? 🤔

Zane tells us his answer here and why! 🤯

What do you think? Would widening the net posts foster a more dynamic game and showcase more athleticism in doubles play? 🏃‍♂️

Let us know what you think OR what YOU would change about pro pickle below 👇

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🏆 CHAMPIONS CROWNED! 🎉 The St. Louis Shock electrified their hometown crowd, defeating the LA Mad Drops to claim their first-ever MLP Super Sunday title! 🙌

In a thrilling SWEEP that had everybody on the edge of their seats, the Shock absolutely dominated and showed no mercy against the formerly undefeated LA Mad Drops. They ended the Mad Drop streak to claim the MLP St. Louis Super Sunday belt.

Congratulations to the St. Louis Shock on an incredible, well-earned performance! ➡️ Up Next, MLP Austin! 🤠

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🚨 It's Super Sunday at MLP St. Louis, and the excitement is palpable! Will the hometown favorites St. Louis Shock finally secure their first victory of the season, or will the LA Mad Drops continue their winning streak and hold up the Super Sunday belt once more? 💥

Tune into Super Sunday to catch all the action! Who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Check out the match schedules and the pools below!

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Day 3 of Pool Play for MLP St. Louis is upon us! It's the last chance for teams to compete and win points to decide the matchups for tomorrow's Super Sunday.

So far, STL Shock are staying strong and defending their home courts, the LA Mad Drops remain undefeated, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team make a strong debut, and more. Today will be jam-packed with action. Get ready!

Match schedules and pools below 👇

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And join ZaneNavratil's Pro Pickleball Talk Discord! There's a dedicated channel for Open Play, so come and discuss the first episode with us!

https://t.co/vv9p16botf

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Our first OPEN PLAY PODCAST episode is now LIVE! 😱

Zane shares his hot takes with us, like pickleball isn't a CLASSY SPORT?!

Would you agree with him? Are you Team MLP or Team PPA? Let us know below ⬇️

Watch the full episode at the link in bio.

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Watch the episode on YouTube ▶️

https://t.co/G3chP1AHej

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Watch and subscribe below ⬇️ Or head to our bio!

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Did you guess it?! Our first episode features guest Zane Navratil and co-host James Ignatowich! 😮

Katrina, James, and Zane talk everything pickleball from MLP vs PPA, pro players vs paddle reviewers, tournament training, paddle debates, and the future of pro pickleball!

The first episode drops TODAY at 6PM EST. Link ⬇️

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Match Schedules and Pools ⬇️

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It's the second day of Pool Play at MLP St. Louis! Take a look at the match schedules for Championship and Grandstand Courts, along with the Pools ⬇️

Get ready for more SHOCK and more AWE!

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Here are this weekend's pools and today's schedule!

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MLP St. Louis is HERE! One of the most electric events of the season, the event will be held at Chaifetz Arena, and the St. Louis Shock are hungry for that championship belt!

Will they finally clutch up and win their first event of the season in front of their home crowd?

Also, it'll be our first looks at the Brooklyn Pickleball Team and the Socal Hards Eights!

Open below to see the pools and schedule for today ⬇️

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Our first ever podcast episode is dropping this FRIDAY, June 5th!

Joining Katrina @thepicklekat will be her co-host, along with a very special first GUEST! 😮 We'll be talking about all things pickleball, from current events to coaching tips and more. You don't want to miss out.

GUESS CO-HOST + GUEST BELOW 🤭⬇️

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The New Jersey 5s are your MLP Columbus Champions! 🏅

The team was undefeated and dominant all weekend, leading up to their SWEEP against the St. Louis Shock on Super Sunday to secure 25 standings points for the season.

STL Shock wins second place, and the hometown Columbus Sliders win third.

Next up: MLP St. Louis ⏭️

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Championship and Grandstand Court schedules, along with the pools.

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The last day of Pool Play at MLP Columbus is HERE! The New Jersey 5s lead the teams in Pool A, while the St. Louis Shock and the Palm Beach Royals lead Pool B.

It is the last chance for all the teams to earn standings points in advance of tomorrow's final matches.

Open for the matchups and pools ⬇️

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