April was wild – 3 tournaments in a row in Houston, Los Angeles, and then St. George, Utah. Travis and I were able to snag a bronze at the LA Open. Travis carried as I was limited in mobility due to some minor back spasms, but I’m back to full health…until I played singles at the Red Rock tournament!
I haven’t been playing singles for awhile now. It used to be my favorite event, but some nagging injuries last year made it a lot less fun, and I’m enjoying doubles a lot more. I’ve still got it though, apparently haha! I took down JW Johnson in the 2nd round and then Pablo Tellez before falling to Christian Alshon in the quarters. I was able to sneak in a chainsaw against him! 🤭
In puppy news, Arlo has a new hobby: destroying toys!
I rounded out the month by heading down to Florida for some practice with my new team: The New Jersey 5s! Myself, Anna Leigh Waters, Mari Humberg, and Will Howells got two solid days of practice in ahead of MLP Atlanta next weekend! Check out our schedule of play below!
New Jersey 5s Schedule of Play:
- Friday 5/9 12PM EST against LA Mad Drops
- Friday 5/9 6PM EST against New York Hustlers
- Saturday 5/10 10AM EST against AZ Drive
I’ve had an amazing time teaching clinics over the past month! If you’re in Austin, I invite you to join me and fellow touring pro Jack Munro at one of our upcoming clinics. Our sessions are crafted to enhance your skills and strategic play. With a maximum of 16 participants per session, you’ll receive personalized guidance to elevate your pickleball game.
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