Record-Breaking Pickles in 2024: As the 2024 pickleball season heats up, a new leaderboard reveals intriguing statistics about who’s been getting pickled the most and who’s been dishing out the most pickles. With a staggering 490 pickles recorded on the pro tours this year, the competition is fierce. Among these stats, one standout player has been responsible for nearly 9 percent of the total pickles.
Who Gets Pickled the Most?
Some players have struggled to avoid the pickle. Here’s a look at those who have been pickled the most, alongside the fewest pickles they’ve served up:
- Maddie Schulte: Schulte has been pickled 12 times while managing only one pickle herself. Most notably, she faced Anna Leigh Waters, who delivered a double pickle at the Orange County Cup.
- Jonny “Pickleball” Andrews: Andrews, a PPA Tour instructor, has yet to serve a pickle and has been pickled in nine games. Tough matchups seem to be the culprit here.
- Tatiana Ruhl: With zero pickles to her name, Ruhl has been pickled in eight games. This includes her mixed doubles matches, where she faced significant challenges.
- Jessica Mason: Mason has experienced a rapid rise in her pickled count with one pickle versus eight games pickled, notably in women’s doubles.
- Wes Burrows: Burrows, who has not served any pickles, has been pickled seven times. He faced pickling with and against Jeff Warnick this year.
Longest Streak Without Getting Pickled
Impressively, 51 players have managed to avoid getting pickled for 260 days. Among these, several players have made a significant impact:
- Rachel Rohrabacher: 17 pickles, no games pickled.
- Jessie Irvine: 9 pickles.
- Jill Braverman: 9 pickles.
Dominant Players Handing Out the Most Pickles
While avoiding pickles is an achievement, the spotlight shines brightest on those who have dominated their opponents with the most pickles:
- Anna Leigh Waters: With a staggering 44 pickles handed out and only one game pickled, Waters has delivered nearly 9 percent of the total pickles this year. Her dominance was evident when she and Ben Johns won the Vizzy Atlanta Slam despite being pickled by Bright and Ignatowich.
- Catherine Parenteau: Accumulating 25 pickles with three games pickled, Parenteau has been a formidable force, especially in women’s doubles where she has matched up with Waters.
- Lea Jansen: Jansen has served 22 pickles and been pickled only twice, showing her skills in singles and doubles.
- Meghan Dizon: With 18 pickles and just one game pickled, Dizon has excelled, particularly in women’s doubles.
- Rachel Rohrabacher: Adding 17 pickles and avoiding being pickled, Rohrabacher’s performance has been stellar, including a notable pickle against Milan Rane at the Orange County Cup.
| Player | Pickles | Got Pickled |
| Anna Leigh Waters | 44 | 1 |
| Catherine Parenteau | 25 | 3 |
| Lea Jansen | 22 | 2 |
| Jorja Johnson | 19 | 6 |
| Meghan Dizon | 18 | 1 |
| Ben Johns | 18 | 3 |
| Rachel Rohrabacher | 17 | 0 |
| Federico Staksrud | 17 | 1 |
| Parris Todd | 16 | 2 |
| Tina Pisnik | 16 | 3 |
| Etta Wright | 15 | 1 |
| Mary Brascia | 15 | 3 |
| Hurricane Tyra Black | 14 | 1 |
| JW Johnson | 14 | 2 |
| Anna Bright | 14 | 4 |
| Brooke Buckner | 13 | 3 |
| Jaume Martinez Vich | 12 | 1 |
| Gabriel Tardio | 11 | 1 |
| Christian Alshon | 10 | 3 |
News in Brief: Record-Breaking Pickles in 2024
In 2024, the pro pickleball tours have seen a record-breaking 490 pickles. Leading the charge, Anna Leigh Waters has dished out 44 pickles while being pickled only once. Not far behind, Catherine Parenteau and Lea Jansen have also made significant impacts. Among the players struggling to avoid pickles, Maddie Schulte and Jonny Andrews top the list.
Despite their challenges, 51 players have managed to remain unpickled for over 260 days. For a detailed breakdown of all players’ pickle stats, see the full leaderboard at the end of the article.
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