Biggest CHOKE of 2026?!

Did Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin choke or did Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns simply do what champions do? In this episode, I break down the 8-9-2 moment in game four of the mixed doubles final, where Anna and Hayden were just three points away from gold before Ben and Anna Leigh flipped the match. I analyze the key turning points, Hayden’s missed backhand, Anna Leigh’s creative speed up, and why championship composure made the difference down the stretch. We also dive into: • The growing “Big 4” in mixed, men’s, and women’s doubles • Anna Leigh’s C45 Aurelius paddle debut and sudden switch once testing began • Genie Bouchard’s singles run and the ongoing line call controversy • Hunter vs. Federico and the race for world #1 • Seeding drama and what it means moving forward Plus, thoughts on paddle testing, tour updates, and how the current landscape of pro pickleball is evolving. My cheating proposal https://youtu.be/iip8oCTcZCg How Pros choose paddles https://youtu.be/moxm_k-buPQ 0:00 Did Anna & Hayden Choke… or Did Ben & ALW Clutch? 1:34 What Actually Decided the Match 2:29 Paddle Reset (Sponsor) 3:08 Tournament News & Major Announcements 7:00 Women’s Singles – Genie’s Run & Line Call Controversy 9:36 Men’s Singles – Hunter vs. Federico + Rankings Shakeup 10:46 Mixed Doubles – New Partnerships & Big 4 Debate 12:01 Men’s Doubles Big 4 Breakdown 13:46 Women’s Doubles Seeding Drama 14:48 Final Thoughts + Format Feedback Two Weeks FREE - The Transition Zone - https://tzpickleball.com/znp-14d 💦SLAMIT Hydration - Stay hydrated and locked in on the court with SLAMIT—the best-tasting electrolyte and clean energy alternative proven to boost reaction time. Save with code ZANE20. https://slamit.com/?ref=ZANE 💸 Save Money on PPA Tour Tickets and Registration! https://linktr.ee/ZaneNavratilPickleball 🛒 Pickleball Central — Shop the largest selection of pickleball gear, accessories, and apparel. Automatic discounts applied to your cart + Free Shipping on orders over $49. https://pickleballcentral.com/Zane 👉 Contact Me for in-person coaching, clinics, or virtual coaching https://www.zanenavratilpickleball.com/pages/contact 📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter to keep up with me on and off the court! https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ Gear I Use & Recommend 🏓 ProXR Paddles — Use code ZNPSubscriber for 10% OFF + Free Shipping https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/shop/ 🏓Paddletek Paddles - Use code ZANE10 for 10% OFF https://www.paddletek.com/zanenavratil 👟 Sqairz XRZ Pickleball Shoes https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101357574-17026154 👕 Muev Performance Apparel https://muevbrand.com/?sca_ref=9229898.RwZgkXC9mqHg1 🦞 Lobster Ball Machines — Use code ZANE5 for 5% OFF Ball Machines & Accessories https://www.lobstersports.com/collections/pickleball-machines 🎤 Get a personalized shoutout from me on Cameo! https://cameo.com/zanenavratilpickleball 💜 Join me in supporting Stop Alzheimer’s Now, a non-profit dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s through research and awareness. https://www.stopalzheimersnow.org/ #pickleball #propickleball #pickleballpaddles #PPA #MLP #pickleballnews Source: Zane Navratil Pickleball

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