World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters discussed all things pickleball during an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning this past weekend.

Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti sat down with Waters to talk about her journey in the sport, her rise to the top of the rankings, and the mindset that drives her success.

During the interview, Waters reflected on being known for her aggressive, hard-hitting style when she first emerged in pickleball competition with her mother, Leigh.

"I feel like in our local community, we were very welcomed and people were really supporting it, but when you went to tournaments, the commentators, the other players were like, 'Oh, they're playing tennis on a pickleball court, and this isn't the way the game should be played.' We weren't really trying to change the game. We just wanted to win, and what we were doing was winning," explained Waters. "Now, obviously nobody says that anymore. The game's all fast-paced and aggressive."

For Waters, that style of play has always come naturally.

The 19-year-old's fierce competitive spirit has been a driving force behind her rise to the top, but despite her remarkable achievements, she remains appreciative of every accolade that has come her way.

"It's not [easy to win]. I mean, some matches obviously are easier than others, but the whole process of winning the Triple Crown is far from easy," noted Waters. "For one, just the amount of matches I play in a weekend. I play like 15 matches in like five days. It's crazy. A lot of the hard work is done not at the tournaments, just all the training."

The results speak for themselves, with her trophy case overflowing with PPA gold medals.

Naturally, she handles everything with the poise and professionalism of a seasoned veteran.

"When you start thinking really about No. 1, that's when it gets hard. Even in my first round, I'm getting nervous. Like, you have to be that way," insisted Waters. "Anytime I have ever gone into a match not nervous, I have never played my best. I'm always, first round to finals, I'm nervous. It doesn't matter who I'm playing."

Waters revealed that she sought guidance from a mental performance coach to effectively handle those pressures.

And it has clearly paid significant dividends.

"If I'm focusing too much on my opponent, that's when bad things tend to happen," she explained. "And if I'm focusing on myself and what I can do better or what I'm doing wrong, that's usually when I'm playing my best, so if I can just focus on myself, not worry about everything that's going on, it's okay. Just be you.”

A timeless reminder Waters keeps in mind every day both on and off the court.