Hunter & Yates Johnson on Drama, Relationships, and the Road from Pro Tennis to Pickleball

Hunter and Yates Johnson, twin brothers making their mark in the world of pickleball, join the Pickleballers crew for a must-listen episode. They share their journey from professional tennis to pickleball, diving deep into the highs and lows of competition, life on tour, and overcoming injuries. We also talk about Hunter’s incredible rise to becoming the number two singles player in the world and the dedication it took to get there. Hunter opens up about his public breakup with Paris Todd in one of the most candid moments of the show. Packed with real stories, honest conversations, and plenty of laughs, this episode offers an inside look at the sport’s most fascinating personalities. Add us on Instagram: instagram.com/pickleballers instagram.com/thekitchenpickleball instagram.com/roscoebellamy instagram.com/jpaulthechef 00:00:00 Introduction with Hunter and Yates Johnson 00:02:05 Childhood sports and choosing tennis 00:03:27 College tennis at SMU and turning pro 00:04:08 Twins’ bond and on-court communication 00:05:15 Growing up active and family support 00:06:50 Early connection with Roscoe and friendships 00:08:22 Building relationships on the pickleball tour 00:09:31 Deciding to go pro and tennis tour grind 00:11:49 Yates’ wrist injury and its impact 00:15:10 First impressions of pickleball 00:16:59 Learning and improving in pickleball 00:20:23 Infamous match against Johnny Goldberg 00:22:46 Crazy tennis stories: robbery in Dominican Republic 00:26:46 Betting scandals and match-fixing in tennis 00:31:49 Transition from tennis to pickleball 00:33:35 Early pickleball struggles and breakthroughs 00:34:28 Yates’ injury and Hunter’s rise in pickleball 00:38:17 Hunter’s mental shift and path to success 00:41:18 Breakup with Paris Todd 00:43:37 Joining the Mad Drops team 00:46:11 How Ben Johns joined the Mad Drops 00:49:48 Predictions for upcoming MLP events 00:51:34 Yates’ return from injury and future plans 00:54:27 Building the perfect “Johnson” pickleball player 00:56:00 Hypothetical bear encounter on tour 00:57:44 Who would win a PPA swim contest? 00:58:45 Ideal date night with Genie Bouchard #pickleball #hunterjohnson #yatesjohnson #pickleballpodcast #pickleballers #podcast #sportspodcast #pickleballcommunity #pickleballpro #tennistopickleball #thekitchenpickleball #thekitchen #jaredpaul #roscoebellamy #ppa #mlp #upa #sports #highlights Source: The Kitchen - A Pickleball Community

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