Best Partnerships at the 2024 CIBC PPA Tour Finals: Professional pickleball player Zane Navratil shared his thoughts on partnerships and predictions for the 2024 CIBC PPA Tour Finals in a recent Instagram video. With just eight teams in each division, the tournament shows top-ranked players competing in Texas, but Navratil is tuning in from Canada.
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Surprising Picks Shake Up Doubles
Zane Navratil highlighted several unexpected partnerships. On the women’s side, Jorja Johnson, despite her success with Mari Humberg, chose Lacy Schneemann. Tyra Black stuck with Allyce Jones, though several strong players like Jorja, Cali Smith, Tina Pisnik, and Lucy Kovalova were available. On the men’s side, Dylan Frazier’s decision to team up with Pablo Tellez instead of his regular partner JW Johnson caused a stir. Navratil commented,
“Not sure what went into that decision or what that means for 2025 partnerships, but it’s definitely taking most people by surprise.” – (Navratil)
JW Johnson selected Gabe Tardio, a pairing Navratil approved of, saying, “I think Gabe’s offense from the middle will really complement J Dub.” Dekel Bar and Christian Alshon also formed a strong duo, combining left-side power with aggressive right-side play.
Mixed Doubles Trends
Mixed doubles choices were mostly predictable. Anna Bright picked Gabe Tardio, though Navratil noted she might have gone with Hayden Patriquin, her teammate in another league. Catherine Parenteau partnered with Christian Alshon, while other selections followed expected patterns.
Insights on Rankings and Predictions
Zane Navratil praised the PPA for making rankings more meaningful, leading to unique matchups. Predicting the outcomes, he forecasted a double gold for Federico Staksrud and a triple crown for Anna Leigh Waters. Navratil asked his followers for their opinions, saying,
“What do you guys think about this format? Let me know if you want more of these recaps.” – (Navratil)
News in Brief: Best Partnerships at the 2024 CIBC PPA Tour Finals
Zane Navratil shared his insights on unexpected partnerships and predictions for the 2024 CIBC PPA Tour Finals. Surprising pairings like Jorja Johnson with Lacy Schneemann and Dylan Frazier with Pablo Tellez shook up the competition.
Navratil praised the PPA’s efforts to make rankings more meaningful and predicted Federico Staksrud’s double gold and a Triple Crown for Anna Leigh Waters. He also engaged followers for their opinions, highlighting how these changes could impact strategies for 2025 and the future of pickleball.
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