Everything you missed in pickleball pop culture in March 2025
Here's everything you may have missed from pickleball pop culture in March 2025.
The MLP Draft kicks off the action in March and there’s a lot of drops, pickups, and trades before the season begins in April. Things only continue to change.
JOOLA releases their next generation of paddles, the Pro IV and Agassi Pro.
Noe Khlif and JW Johnson dress up as old men and prank a group of unsuspecting players at a court in Arizona.
India-based Pickleball World Rankings League is delayed for the third time amid rumors of money mismanagement and unpaid player contracts.
Ben Johns shares his addiction to boba tea.
Catherine Parenteau is featured on Apple Music for her playlist called “Music That Moves Me” and it’s full of some major bops.
Podcaster and pickleball personality Jimmy Miller tweeted “hearing that Genie Bouchard won’t be available for the majority of MLP events this year, as it interrupts her “Hot Girl Summer.” She has already made plans and is not happy about the scheduling.”
And Bouchard responded, “What plans are you referring to? Would love to know what I’m getting up to this summer.”
One thing we do know, Bouchard will be having a hot girl summer regardless of her MLP obligations.
Camila Zilveti is featured in People magazine for her embroidered denim jacket video that went viral on TikTok.
Zilveti also hosts a blood type reveal party with her friends.
MLP's LA Mad Drops promote Athena Trouillot to general manager.
Dylan Frazier tricks broadcaster Dave Fleming into calling him “Dye-lin” for an entire match.
After recovering from injury, Christian Alshon wins back-to-back singles titles at the Veolia Cape Coral and CIBC Texas Open – after which he gives away his Paddletek paddle to one lucky fan in the crowd.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was attacked during a prison pickleball match.
Leigh Waters goes on the “Talk Pickle to Me” podcast and shares insight into motherhood and coaching the World No. 1.
Ben Johns moves to Florida. And his mixed doubles partner Anna Leigh Waters is convinced he relocated specifically to be closer to her.
Pro pickleball players incorporate off-court fashion trends into their on-court attire. Notable pieces include bubble skirts, butter yellow, and tie dye.
The University of Virginia Pickleball Club signs a historic multi-year sponsorship deal with Head Pickleball. It's the largest partnership in collegiate pickleball to date.
A pickleball photographer captures what may be one of the most savage images from a tournament. Ever.
JOOLA signature athletes Ben Johns, Collin Johns, Anna Bright, Zoey Wang, Brooke Buckner, and Tyson McGuffin travel to Vietnam and China to promote pickleball alongside Andre Agassi and Steffii Graff.
McGuffin continues to add more ink to his back tattoo.
The latest installment features a portrait of his wife, Meg.
Augie Ge claims that being a lefty has been key to his rise in profesisonal pickleball.
James Ignatowich returns to the singles court and defeats Jaume Martinez Vich along the way.
Junior PPA player Adam Cheney partners with pro Rob Cassidy in Utah after Adam promised that he would level up to a 5.0. And, they made it into the main draw.
Anna Leigh Waters wins her 50th singles title at the Black Desert Resort Red Rock Open.
Dylan Frazier and Dekel Bar partner up in men’s doubles and sport “The Big D’s” T-shirts before their matches in Utah.
Allyce Jones’ daughter, Leah Jones, wins gold in the Junior Girls singles Under-14 bracket in Utah.
The PPA Challenger Series hosts their first tournament in Columbia, SC and crown their first Triple Crown winner, Helena Jansen.
Lucy Kovalova, Anna Leigh Waters, Stephen Waters and many others went hiking during the Red Rock Open. Genie Bouchard and Ryan Sherry just pretended that they hiked too.
Content creator Brady Shepherd features a pickleball date on his “Find me a Girlfriend” series on YouTube.
The collegiate pickleball tour continues to grow with local rivalries featured at every tour stop.
The Dallas Flash release JW Johnson’s iconic “Flickwizard” jersey for purchase.
Jay Devilliers shares a series of throwback photos featuring a nostalgic mix of selfies with him and fellow pros and pickleball personalities.
What were your favorite moments from pickleball pop culture in March 2025? Let us know on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
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