2024 Picklr Open: Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher Take Salt Lake City Pro Title
The Professional Pickleball Association’s end of summer blitz continued this past weekend in Salt Lake City with the 2024 Picklr Open. The event saw more than 1,000 pros and amateurs competing, making it one of the largest events on the tour. The action was intense, with upsets and surprises in every category.
In the Men’s Pro Singles, #1 seed Federico Staksrud and #2 seed Connor Garnett battled their way to the gold medal match. Staksrud ultimately dominated the final, defeating Garnett in two straight games to claim the title. Hunter Johnson also had a standout performance, securing a bronze medal after a strong showing throughout the tournament.
The Women’s Pro Singles draw saw some unexpected results, with several top-ranked players missing from the competition. Kate Fahey emerged as the champion, defeating Kaitlyn Christian in a thrilling final match that went to three games. Fahey’s victory marked her first gold medal on the tour.
In the Mixed Pro Doubles category, the depth of talent in the PPA was on full display. The unlikely pair of Gabriel Tardio and Jesse Irvine claimed the gold medal after a series of upsets, including a victory over the #1 seeded pair. Tardio’s success continued from the previous week, as he secured his second gold medal in as many events.
The Men’s Pro Doubles final saw Andrei Daescu and Gabriel Tardio dominating the competition, defeating James Ignatowich and Matt Wright in straight sets to claim the gold. Tardio’s impressive performance earned him his third gold medal in two events.
Finally, in the Women’s Pro Doubles, Anna Bright and Rachel Rohrabacher took the top spot, defeating Jorja Johnson and Mari Humberg in the final. Bright and Rohrabacher’s strong partnership proved to be too much for their opponents, as they secured the gold medal.
Overall, the 2024 Picklr Open in Salt Lake City was a showcase of talent and determination, with players giving their all to claim victory. The tour now heads to Las Vegas for the final week of the summer blitz, promising more exciting pickleball action for fans and players alike.
