DEVELOPMENT
Prior to being a pickleball superstar, Anna Bright played on the UC Berkeley women’s varsity tennis team and reached a career-high ranking of #13 in the country. Prior to joining the PPA, Bright played on the MLP Team Ranchers and the APP circuits. She is now a Gold Card touring pro with the PPA.
Bright attributes her success in pickleball to her fast hands, consistency, and good anticipation— and her Hannah Montana pump-up playlist. She feels fortunate to reside in South Florida, where she practices with other skilled players on a regular basis. Bright made the decision to quit her full-time job and become a dedicated pickleball player, having worked as an account manager at DUPR before transitioning to the PPA tour.
PPA Tour: Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Match #36
May 13
Anna Bright, Quang Duong
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-1
Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, Paula Rives Palau
G1
11
1
G2
11
1
Match #68
May 15
Anna Bright, Quang Duong
G1
16
-14
G2
5
-11
G3
12
-10
Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey
G1
16
14
G2
5
11
G3
12
10
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Etta Tuionetoa / Christian Alshon
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #41
May 16
Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-1
Etta Tuionetoa, Vivienne David
G1
11
3
G2
11
1
Match #44
May 18
Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-7
Parris Todd, Tyra Hurricane Black
G1
11
2
G2
11
7
Match #46
May 18
Rachel Rohrabacher, Catherine Parenteau
G1
4
-11
G2
7
-11
G3
3
-11
Anna Bright, Anna Leigh Waters
G1
4
11
G2
7
11
G3
3
11
Gold:
Anna Bright / Anna Leigh Waters
Silver:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Catherine Parenteau
Bronze:
Parris Todd / Tyra Hurricane Black