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'I Could See Us Beating Top Men’s Teams': Ben Johns on Partnering With Anna Leigh Waters in Men’s Doubles

Ben Johns, widely regarded as one of the greatest pickleball players of all time, said a potential gender neutral doubles partnership with Anna Leigh Waters could produce mixed results due to the unpredictable nature of the game. Speaking to Kitchen Pickleball, Johns discussed how far the duo might go if they were to compete together in a men’s doubles draw. “On average, I think we could make the semifinals,” Johns said. However, he acknowledged the challenges posed by the men’s game.

'I Could See Us Beating Top Men’s Teams': Ben Johns on Partnering With Anna Leigh Waters in Men’s Doubles

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Key Highlights

  • “I could definitely see us losing earlier because sometimes guys just like, they take it out of your hands a little bit where they can just win a match, right?”Despite that, Johns was quick to highlight Waters’ exceptional skill set and competitiveness.
  • “Or I could see Anna Leigh Waters being herself and just being like the freak that she is,” he added. Also Read: Pickleball for Humanity: US Tournament Raises $11K for Canadian Cancer SocietyDifferences The 15-time PPA Tour champion shares specific areas where Waters matches and, in some cases, surpasses him.
  • “There’s a lot of times where I’m like, you’re dropping better than I am.
  • You’re countering harder than I am,” Johns said. He pointed out that the primary difference lies in physical reach and attacking angles.
  • “The only thing you’re lacking is like my length, right?
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