Andre Agassi notches win in professional pickleball debut with star Anna Leigh Waters
Tennis legend and eight-time Grand Slam Champion Andre Agassi walked away with a win in his professional pickleball debut on Wednesday, alongside star Anna Leigh Waters in the mixed pro doubles event at the U.S. Open Pickleball. The pair walked away with a 2-1 win against youngsters Tristan Dussault and Stevie Petropouleas, advancing to the third round of the tournament, taking place in Naples, Florida.
✅ make pro Pickleball debut✅ WIN pro Pickleball debutAndre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters take home the W! pic.twitter.com/ONUqDLaxWc
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) April 30, 2025
"Coming out with Anna Leigh, I was as nervous as a gypsy with a mortgage," Agassi joked in his post-win interview. No doubt, he chose the perfect partner with whom to make his debut; Waters, 18, is the No. 1 ranked women's pickleball player in the world, having gone pro at the astounding age of 12. She took home the gold in the U.S. Open Pickleball mixed pro doubles event alongside James Johnson in 2024, as well as gold in the women's doubles main draw partnering with her mother, Leigh.
Waters cited Agassi's aggressive play style as a plus for the pairing, and it showed when they took the court on Wednesday. The two successfully deployed the famous "shake and bake" in their debut as a pairing — an aggressive strategy, and one that requires precision of timing and excellent communication, which makes its use in Agassi's pro pickleball debut all the more impressive.
Though Agassi and Waters walked away with the win, Dussault and Petropouleas — ages 16 and 13, respectively — didn't make things easy for them, clawing their way back after a losing the opening game to follow up with an 11-9 victory to force a third game. Agassi and Waters won the final match 11-7 to advance.
Unfortunately, despite their initial win, Agassi and Waters weren't destined for an extended run in their first tournament together. They went on to lose in Round 3 to the duo of Trang Huynh-McClain and Len Yang over a three-game set, losing in the final match 11-7. Huynh-McClain and Yang will now take on Richard Livornese and Riley Bohnert in the U.S. Open Pickleball quarterfinals.
Coverage for the remainder of the U.S. Open Pickleball tournament, taking place through Saturday, will air on CBS Sports Network daily starting at noon ET.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
36 minutes ago
- Yahoo
When is Jack Draper playing today? Alexander Bublik match start time and how to watch French Open live today
Second week: Jack Draper is enjoying another deep run at a Grand Slam (Getty Images) Jack Draper looks to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals as he takes on Alexander Bublik this afternoon. The world number five arrived at the tournament having never won a match at Roland Garros before, but he has impressed on his route to the second week in Paris. Advertisement After battling through an epic night match with home favourite Gael Monfils, Draper swept aside teenage star Joao Fonseca in the third round. Should Draper beat Bublik, he could face world number Jannik Sinner in what would be a blockbuster quarter-final showdown. Bublik, who is attempting to reach a first ever Grand Slam quarter-final, was full of praise for Draper when looking ahead to this match. 'Jack for me is insane. I mean, last year the guy is 40 in the world. This year he is top five in the world,' Bublik said. 'That's a crazy achievement. He doesn't seem to stop, so I mean, what do I have to do to beat him? I don't know. Advertisement 'I will just go there, enjoy the time, show what I'm capable of showing, and we all know what I'm capable of doing on court and then we see how it goes.' Draper vs Bublik start time Draper vs Bublik at Roland Garros will take place today, Monday, June 2, 2025. The match has been scheduled as the fourth and final match on Suzanne-Lenglen, with players likely to walk out onto the court at approximately 4pm BST. How to watch Draper vs Bublik TV channel: Every French Open match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK across the second week at Roland Garros. Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also use Discovery+ to stream the action in full live online.
USA Today
40 minutes ago
- USA Today
Top Lynx vs. Mercury players to watch - 6/3/2025
Top Lynx vs. Mercury players to watch - 6/3/2025 The Minnesota Lynx (7-0) host Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury (5-2) at Target Center on Tuesday, June 3. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET. The Lynx have a +58 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.3 points per game. They're putting up 84.4 points per game to rank fifth in the league and are giving up 76.1 per outing to rank third in the WNBA. The Mercury are outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game, with a +31 scoring differential overall. They put up 79.7 points per game (ninth in WNBA) and give up 75.3 per contest (second in league). Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Lynx vs. Mercury Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN3, FDSN, and AZFamily ESPN3, FDSN, and AZFamily Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center Lynx's last game Last time out, Minnesota picked up an 86-75 victory versus Golden State. The Lynx were led by Napheesa Collier, who wound up with 24 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Courtney Williams added 20 points, five assists and two steals. Napheesa Collier: 24 PTS | 11 REB |4 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 2 3PM Courtney Williams: 20 PTS | 5 REB |5 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 3 3PM Kayla McBride: 16 PTS | 6 REB |3 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Mercury's last game With Satou Sabally leading the team with 24 points, nine rebounds and four steals, Phoenix ended up winning against Los Angeles 85-80 in its last game. Satou Sabally: 24 PTS | 9 REB |2 AST | 4 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Kathryn Westbeld: 15 PTS | 3 REB |2 AST | 1 STL | 2 BLK | 3 3PM Kitija Laksa: 15 PTS | 2 REB |1 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK | 2 3PM Lynx players to watch Collier paces her squad in points per game (26.3), and also puts up 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. At the other end, she posts 2.3 steals (second in the WNBA) and 1.3 blocked shots (fifth in the league). Williams puts up a team-high 6.4 assists per game. She is also putting up 15.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, shooting 38.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest. Alanna Smith posts 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. At the other end, she delivers 1.2 steals and 2.0 blocked shots (second in WNBA). Jessica Shepard paces the Lynx at 7.4 rebounds per game, while also putting up 2.4 assists and 8.1 points. Bridget Carleton is averaging 6.4 points, 2.3 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. Mercury players to watch Sabally is the Mercury's top scorer (21.3 points per game, sixth in WNBA) and rebounder (8.1, 10th in WNBA), and produces 2.4 assists. Thomas paces the Mercury in assists (8.0 per game), and produces 15.2 points and 7.6 rebounds. She also posts 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots. Kathryn Westbeld gets the Mercury 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. She also puts up 1.0 steal and 1.3 blocked shots (fifth in league). The Mercury get 9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Monique Akoa-Makani. Sami Whitcomb gets the Mercury 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. She also delivers 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
USA Today
40 minutes ago
- USA Today
How to watch Lynx vs. Mercury on TV or live stream - 6/3/2025
How to watch Lynx vs. Mercury on TV or live stream - 6/3/2025 The Minnesota Lynx (7-0) will host the Phoenix Mercury (5-2) after winning three home games in a row. The contest starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. See more details below, including how to watch this matchup on ESPN3, FDSN, and AZFamily. Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply) How to watch Lynx vs. Mercury Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Venue: Target Center Target Center TV channel: ESPN3, FDSN, and AZFamily ESPN3, FDSN, and AZFamily Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Lynx players to watch Napheesa Collier leads her team in points per contest (26.3), and also posts 8.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists. At the other end, she averages 2.3 steals (second in the WNBA) and 1.3 blocked shots (fifth in the WNBA). Courtney Williams posts a team-leading 6.4 assists per game. She is also posting 15.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, shooting 38.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per contest. Alanna Smith puts up 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Defensively, she delivers 1.2 steals and 2.0 blocked shots (second in league). Jessica Shepard leads her squad in rebounds per contest (7.4), and also puts up 8.1 points and 2.4 assists. Defensively, she delivers 0.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Bridget Carleton posts 6.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 32.1% from the floor and 20.6% from downtown with 1.0 made 3-pointers per game. Mercury players to watch Satou Sabally tops the Mercury in scoring (21.3 points per game) and rebounding (8.1), and produces 2.4 assists. She also delivers 2.1 steals (fifth in the WNBA) and 0.7 blocked shots. Alyssa Thomas is posting a team-high 8.0 assists per contest. And she is contributing 15.2 points and 7.6 rebounds, making 50.8% of her shots from the floor (eighth in WNBA). The Mercury get 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Kathryn Westbeld. The Mercury get 9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game from Monique Akoa-Makani. Sami Whitcomb is averaging 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, making 32.1% of her shots from the field and 25.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per contest. Lynx vs. Mercury stat comparison The Lynx score 84.4 points per game, 9.1 more points than the 75.3 the Mercury give up. The Mercury put up only 3.6 more points per game (79.7) than the Lynx give up (76.1). The Lynx and Mercury rebound at about the same rate, with the Lynx averaging 0.4 more rebounds per game. The Lynx make 45.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 5.5 percentage points higher than the Mercury have allowed to their opponents (39.6%). Watch this game on Fubo! (regional restrictions may apply)
