Draw Reveal: The Picklr Utah Open

The Picklr Utah Open is kicking off on August 21st and the professional draws for all five divisions of play have officially been released. It’s time to dive into the excitement!

As players gear up for intense battles on the court, we invite you to join in the thrill and share your result predictions on social media. To tune into all the action, see the full broadcast schedule and visit PPA TV on Youtube. Tournament results, updates, and pickleball news are made in real time via the PPA Tour Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, so follow us there to stay in the loop!

Womens Doubles

• Bright and Rohrabacher (1) got shellacked in the final in TN, look to rebound and grab gold for the 5^th time in 2024. 
• Jorja Johnson and Mari Humberg (9) are a dangerous duo that could absolutely medal in Utah. 
• Wang/Castillo (12) the MLP Owl partners vs. Fahey/Truong (20) is a great first round match up. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Jackie Kawamoto and Lucy Kovalova (4) – Lucy is back in the draw and this team has the talent to reach the podium. 

Mens Doubles

• Duong and Devilliers promoting pickleball overseas so not in this draw. 
• Fought/Loyd (16) beat Johnson/Frazier in TN – have a first round date with Khlif/Cincola (22).
• Ignatowich/Wright (3) – partnership did not gel early in the year, will Utah be the prescription?
• WATCH OUT FOR: C. Johns/Bar (2) – lost in the finals in Red Rock in 2023 – can they live up to the 2 seed?  

Mixed Doubles

• Ignatowich and Bright (1) look to grab gold from the top – haven’t won since April of ’23, also in Utah, at the Selkirk Red Rock Open. 
• Different hustle for Jack Sock this week as he plays with his other NY Hustlers teammate Jackie Kawamoto who grabbed bronze in Bristol – they are the 14 seed. 
• Mixed draws are tough – former semifinalists Todd and H. Johnson are the 20 seed. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Riley Newman and Callie Smith (7) – will the new partners thrive or struggle?

Womens Singles

• AL Waters is not in the draw at all, says she will return for singles next week in Vegas. 
• Lea Jansen (1) holds the top spot – will she live up to the billing and pressure?
• Kaitlyn Christian (4) reached her second final in Bristol but has yet to strike gold. 
• Kate Fahey (14) the KC finalist plays the veteran Jessie Irvine (21) in a fun first round battle. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Mary Brascia (2) – returns after taking a few weeks off, is always dangerous, and has a win in 2024. 

Mens Singles

• Staksrud (1) looks to keep making it to Sunday – has made all but two. 
• Bristol winner Ben Johns not in the draw. 
• Connor Garnett (2), the KC winner, returns. 
• Sherry (22) vs. Ge (43) is a very entertaining first round battle: vet vs. the southpaw. 
• WATCH OUT FOR: Chris Haworth (5) – has a title in 2024 and is always a threat to get on the podium.