Connor Garnett Epic Pickleball Comebacks: At the Select Medical Orange County Cup, Connor Garnett showed why fans call him “The Comeback Kid.” He came from behind in two major matches—against Jack Sock and Christian Alshon—to claim the bronze medal in men’s singles and thrill the crowd with his never-quit style.
Big Rally Against Jack Sock
Connor Garnett faced Jack Sock in the quarterfinals, a frequent matchup between the two. Jack Sock started strong, leading game one 9-2. But Connor Garnett didn’t give up. He won nine straight points to take the game 11-9.
In game two, Jack Sock again jumped ahead—this time 10-0. Yet again, Connor Garnett refused to quit. He won 12 straight points and took the game 12-10.
This performance was one of the biggest comebacks seen on tour and proved that no lead is safe when Garnett is on the court.
Bronze Medal Match Comeback
Connor Garnett wasn’t done. In the bronze medal match against Christian Alshon, he lost the first game. But true to form, he bounced back, winning game two 11-4.
To stay true to his nickname, Connor Garnett gave Christian Alshon a 6-0 head start in game three. Slowly, point by point, Garnett battled back and won the final game 11-9.
His determination and energy made him a fan favorite at the event.
Fighting Style Sets Him Apart
Connor Garnett is known as a “grinder”—someone who never gives up and fights for every point. People say, “If you look up the word ‘grinder’ in your pickleball dictionary, there is no definition there, just Garnett’s picture.”
He also runs “Twoey Skool,” a coaching platform, and is well-respected for his hard work and attitude.
Connor Garnett’s comeback wins in Orange County have further cemented his place among the toughest players on tour. His never-give-up mindset has inspired many fans and fellow players.
News in Brief: Connor Garnett Epic Pickleball Comebacks
Connor Garnett earned the bronze medal at the Select Medical Orange County Cup by staging huge comebacks against Jack Sock and Christian Alshon. Known as “The Comeback Kid,” Garnett battled back from big deficits in both matches, showing his fierce determination and making him a standout at the event.
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