French discovered his love for pickleball in 2018 after his parents introduced him to the game while he was playing tennis in his spare time. As Brandon’s proficiency in the game grew, he started participating in more competitive events, eventually deciding to compete against professionals.
Originally from Lima, Ohio, Brandon’s background in table tennis and tennis, combined with his unique approach to pickleball, has made him a formidable opponent on the court. He possesses a remarkable reach and a wristy shot that allows him to put significant spin on the ball, while his unconventional grip style makes him deceptive and unpredictable.
PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Hunter Johnson
Silver:
Federico Staksrud
Bronze:
Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #30
Mar 03
Zoey Weil, Brandon French
G1
11
-6
G2
6
-11
G3
11
-6
Ivan Jakovljevic, Judit Castillo
G1
11
6
G2
6
11
G3
11
6
Match #56
Mar 05
Kate Fahey, Federico Staksrud
G1
12
-10
G2
11
-3
Brandon French, Zoey Weil
G1
12
10
G2
11
3
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins
Bronze:
Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
Bracket Completed
Match #22
Mar 05
Jonathan Truong, Brandon French
G1
6
-11
G2
12
-10
G3
11
-5
Erik Pailet, Nick Black
G1
6
11
G2
12
10
G3
11
5
Match #35
Mar 06
Federico Staksrud, Andrei Daescu
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-5
Jonathan Truong, Brandon French
G1
11
4
G2
11
5
Gold:
Ben Johns / Gabriel Tardio
Silver:
Christian Alshon / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Federico Staksrud / Andrei Daescu