Tina Pisnik and Rachel Rohrabacher Shine: The CIBC PPA Tour Finals are the ultimate achievement for any pickleball player. Qualifying for this prestigious event requires exceptional consistency and performance across the season, which, in 2024, included 21 pro tournaments spanning 12 states.
This year’s finals will feature familiar names like Anna Leigh Waters, Ben Johns, Anna Bright, and JW Johnson, who have consistently been at or near the top. However, some players have made significant leaps through the rankings to secure a spot in San Clemente.
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Tina Pisnik: A Standout in Mixed Doubles
- Jan. 1 Ranking: No. 22
- Current ‘The Race’ Ranking: No. 6
Pisnik has been a dominant force in mixed doubles this season, making a notable leap in the rankings. She began the year ranked No. 22 but has risen to No. 6 thanks to a series of strong performances.
Her most impressive run came in April, when she secured three consecutive podium finishes, including back-to-back silver medals with Dekel Bar and a bronze with Collin Johns. Pisnik and Bar will team up once again in the finals, looking to add another podium finish to their impressive season.
Rachel Rohrabacher: A Rising Star in Mixed Doubles
- Jan. 1 Ranking: No. 43
- Current ‘The Race’ Ranking: No. 8
Rohrabacher may be better known for her success in women’s doubles, but her results in mixed doubles have been nothing short of impressive this season. Despite starting the year ranked No. 43, Rachel Rohrabacher has made a remarkable jump to No. 8 in the rankings.
She and Federico Staksrud have earned two medals together, including a silver at the Indoor USA Championships in March and a bronze at the World Championships in November. Rohrabacher’s ability to excel in both disciplines has solidified her place in the finals.
News in Brief: Tina Pisnik and Rachel Rohrabacher Shine
Tina Pisnik and Rachel Rohrabacher have made significant strides in the mixed doubles rankings this season. Pisnik, who started the year at No. 22, now sits at No. 6, while Rohrabacher has surged from No. 43 to No. 8, largely thanks to strong finishes with their respective partners. Both players have earned multiple podium finishes and will be competing in the prestigious CIBC PPA Tour Finals in San Clemente.
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