Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu Dominate at the PPA Tour
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour made its way to the unique venue of St. George, Utah for the 2025 Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open this past weekend. Despite some challenges with attendance and conflicting events, the tournament showcased some exciting matches and new partnerships.
One standout duo that emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the tour was Christian Alshon and Andrei Daescu. The pair teamed up and dominated the Men’s Pro Doubles event, securing their third gold medal of the year and maintaining an impressive 19-1 record together. Alshon’s consistency in reaching the gold medal match in five straight PPA events, along with Daescu’s strong performances, solidified their status as a formidable team in the doubles category.
In the Women’s Pro Doubles event, Anna Leigh Waters and her partner Parenteau reclaimed their top spot on the tour with a flawless performance, not dropping a single game on their way to securing the gold medal. Their victory marked Waters’ 50th career PPA singles title, a remarkable achievement considering she is only 18 years old.
The tournament also saw some notable results in the Men’s and Women’s Pro Singles events, with Hunter Johnson and Anna Leigh Waters emerging as the champions in their respective categories. The Mixed Pro Doubles event saw first-time gold medalists Dekel Bar and Parris Todd making their mark on the tour.
Overall, the 2025 Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open provided thrilling matches and showcased the talent and skill of players like Alshon, Daescu, Waters, and Johnson. As the PPA tour continues, fans can look forward to more exciting competitions and new partnerships forming on the pickleball courts.
