EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 35M
Andre Agassi & James Blake Beat Anna Leigh Waters. Is that a Problem for Pickleball?
from PicklePod · host The Dink Pickleball
PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ This week on the PicklePod, everything goes off the rails. From controversial line calls at the US Open to a shocking paddle-toss disqualification in Sacramento, this might be the most chaotic week in pro pickleball yet. We break down: - The “hooking” controversy everyone is talking about - Why some calls went viral… and others didn’t - The paddle toss DQ that has players divided - Anna Leigh Waters & the Pickleball Slam fallout - Jack Sock’s rise (and what’s next) - Federico’s dominance in men’s singles - Nico’s silver medal run (and what went wrong 👀) Plus: fan roasts, hot takes, and a LOT of opinions. Let us know in the comments: 👉 Was that ball IN or OUT? 👉 Should players still call their own lines? 👉 Was the DQ justified? Blue Cannatine from Troscriptions is designed to support the mental and physical flow state that pickleball players chase: focused, responsive, smooth, and adaptable — without jitters, crashes, or chaos. Try it today at https://troscriptions.com/dink Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ Check out Zane's Pro Pickleball Talk channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/wzNVADmZb #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Intro 2:23 Struggles from the US Open 6:35 Hook of the week in women’s doubles 19:10 Can ALW win with every male in the top 10? 24:28 Nico’s bday and Zane ‘loves’ Sacramento 29:58 Eating crow at the PB Slam 32:50 Could Nico win the PB Slam with ALW? 34:45 Jim Kloss delivers a hot take 39:27 Zane lost in the Costa Rica jungle 41:07 Nico’s Sacramento experience 46:23 A new unethical hack unlocked 49:57 Nico vs Zane and the next gen of senior pros 52:02 Lea loses on a technicality 1:00:56 Hunter Johnson defaulted on paddle toss 1:08:40 Jack Sock upsets Chris Haworth 1:10:55 Fahey swims again + Johns/Tardio stay undefeated 1:13:39 First time winners Black/Oncins + Todd/Rohrabacher 1:20:36 We read your comments 1:24:08 College pickleball goals 1:31:33 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ This week on the PicklePod, everything goes off the rails. From controversial line calls at the US Open to a shocking paddle-toss disqualification in Sacramento, this might be the most chaotic week in pro pickleball yet. We break down: - The “hooking” controversy everyone is talking about - Why some calls went viral… and others didn’t - The paddle toss DQ that has players divided - Anna Leigh Waters & the Pickleball Slam fallout - Jack Sock’s rise (and what’s next) - Federico’s dominance in men’s singles - Nico’s silver medal run (and what went wrong 👀) Plus: fan roasts, hot takes, and a LOT of opinions. Let us know in the comments: 👉 Was that ball IN or OUT? 👉 Should players still call their own lines? 👉 Was the DQ justified? Blue Cannatine from Troscriptions is designed to support the mental and physical flow state that pickleball players chase: focused, responsive, smooth, and adaptable — without jitters, crashes, or chaos. Try it today at https://troscriptions.com/dink Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ Check out Zane's Pro Pickleball Talk channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/wzNVADmZb #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Intro 2:23 Struggles from the US Open 6:35 Hook of the week in women’s doubles 19:10 Can ALW win with every male in the top 10? 24:28 Nico’s bday and Zane ‘loves’ Sacramento 29:58 Eating crow at the PB Slam 32:50 Could Nico win the PB Slam with ALW? 34:45 Jim Kloss delivers a hot take 39:27 Zane lost in the Costa Rica jungle 41:07 Nico’s Sacramento experience 46:23 A new unethical hack unlocked 49:57 Nico vs Zane and the next gen of senior pros 52:02 Lea loses on a technicality 1:00:56 Hunter Johnson defaulted on paddle toss 1:08:40 Jack Sock upsets Chris Haworth 1:10:55 Fahey swims again + Johns/Tardio stay undefeated 1:13:39 First time winners Black/Oncins + Todd/Rohrabacher 1:20:36 We read your comments 1:24:08 College pickleball goals 1:31:33 Guess my DUPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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