Tina Pisnik Shines with First Gold Medal on PPA Tour
Tina Pisnik continues her fast rise on the PPA tour with her first gold medal
The Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) tour recently wrapped up its fourth consecutive event with the 2024 Selkirk Red Rock Open in St. George, Utah. The tournament, known for its challenging locale and past controversies, saw some exciting matches and unexpected results.
One of the standout performances of the event came from Tina Pisnik, who secured her first gold medal in Women’s Pro Doubles alongside partner Lea Jansen. Pisnik has been on a hot streak, consistently making it to medal matches on the tour and finally clinching the top spot.
In the Men’s Pro Singles division, Federico Staksrud emerged as the new #1 ranked player on tour, showcasing his dominance by defeating top-notch opponents on his way to his ninth straight gold medal match. He faced off against Jack Sock, who made his first singles gold medal match appearance after a strong showing throughout the tournament.
The Mixed Pro Doubles final saw a battle between the top two seeded teams, with Ben Johns & Etta Wright ultimately taking home the gold after a competitive match against Anna Bright & James Ignatowich.
In the Men’s Pro Doubles, Dylan Frazier & JW Johnson continued their successful partnership, strategizing their way to another gold medal. They faced tough competition from Andrei Daescu & Gabriel Tardio, who pulled off a shocking upset against the #1 Johns brothers earlier in the tournament.
Mary Brascia also had a breakthrough moment in Women’s Pro Singles, securing her first gold medal on the tour after a strong performance throughout the event. She faced tough competition from Lea Jansen, who has been a consistent contender in recent tournaments.
Overall, the 2024 Selkirk Red Rock Open provided fans with thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes, setting the stage for more exciting pickleball action on the PPA tour. With players like Tina Pisnik and Federico Staksrud making their mark, the competition is heating up as the season progresses.
