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Anna Leigh Waters

Explosive pressure and fast kitchen attacks

Illustrated profile card for Anna Leigh Waters — illustration
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Biography

Anna Leigh Waters discovered pickleball as a child and rose unusually quickly, turning a compact, aggressive style into one of the sport’s most copied patterns. Her mother Leigh Waters has been central to her development and coaching. Her match clips are excellent study material for first-strike pressure, fast counters, and how to control the middle in mixed doubles.

Major skills

Fast handsSpeed-upsCourt coverageMixed doubles pressureAttack disguise

Career notes

  • PPA profile identifies her as a world No. 1 level player across women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
  • Youngest-generation star who helped define a faster attacking style.
  • Known for triple-crown dominance and a highly visible professional brand.

Events

SinglesWomen’s doublesMixed doubles

Paddle / sponsor line

Franklin / signature or sponsored line varies by season

What to study

Watch how quickly neutral balls become attacks.

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DUPR (check official source)

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Hometown / baseBoynton Beach, Florida / Florida tour profile
Age19
Height5 ft / 152 cm listed in public profiles
Turned pro2019
PlaysRight-handed
ResidesFlorida

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