On the rise: Emilia Schmidt three-peats at APP Next Gen
By Allison Sumida
Jul 28, 2025
Over a year and a half ago, Emilia Schmidt was living in her home country of Australia. She was the No. 1 draft pick for the inaugural season of MLP Australia and had already begun proving herself as a rising talent overseas. Since then, she has relocated to the United States to pursue her professional pickleball career and further establish herself as a top...
Jack Sock hits incredible inside out ATP, lands top spot on SportsCenter's Top 10
By Allison Sumida
Jun 30, 2025
Back in 2016, Jack Sock was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays of the Day for hitting a tweener drop shot at the US Open against tennis legend Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. This time, Sock claimed the number one spot on the SportsCenter Top 10 with an incredibly challenging pickleball shot—an inside-out forehand around the post (an “ATP”). View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Parenteau topples No. 2 seed in singles, advances in doubles
By Allison Sumida
Jun 20, 2025
Catherine Parenteau rose to the occasion on Championship Court this morning, overcoming a tough opponent in No. 2 seed Kate Fahey. Although she entered as the underdog, Parenteau played with confidence and consistency, rallying from a one-game deficit to secure the win, 1-11, 11-2, 11-7. She now sets up a clash with No. 5 seed, Brooke Bucker, for a spot in the semifinals. Parenteau,...


