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.
2026 Seattle PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Match #35
Aug 15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
11
-2
G2
11
-2
Eddie Kang, Vikram Kumar
G1
11
2
G2
11
2
Match #70
Aug 15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
10
-12
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-2
Cade Edwards, Jase Edwards
G1
10
12
G2
11
6
G3
11
2
Match #102
Aug 15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
11
-13
G2
10
-12
Kailas Shekar, Riley Inn
G1
11
13
G2
10
12
Match #110
Aug 15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
15
-7
Andrew Angulo, William Hart
G1
15
7
Match #114
Aug 15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
15
-5
Joel Poland, Eduardo Santini Ayon
G1
15
5
Match #119
Aug 16
Ryan Camras, Vincent Rettke
G1
4
-15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
4
15
Match #123
Aug 16
Armaan Jiwa Mawji, Nicholas Wade
G1
8
-15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
8
15
Match #128
Aug 16
Will MacKinnon, Dylan Goldman
G1
6
-15
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
6
15
Match #129
Aug 16
Braden Jacobson, Brandon French
G1
7
-11
G2
9
-11
Kyle Koszuta, Elliott Schupp
G1
7
11
G2
9
11
Gold:
Anouar Braham / James Delgado
Silver:
Mohaned Alhouni / Bruno Faletto
Bronze:
Kyle Koszuta / Elliott Schupp