Connor Garnett has an impressive athletic background, having played D1 tennis at Santa Clara University and spending time as a hitting partner for Novak Djokovic.
Garnett’s explosive tendencies, fast hands, and strong backhand have helped him quickly rise to the top of the pickleball world. In his first pro tournament, he took silver in both singles and doubles, and has since gone on to achieve other impressive feats. Despite his success, Garnett remains grounded and is always seeking to improve, recognizing there is always more to learn and ways to grow in the sport he loves.
PPA Tour: 2026 Sacramento Open
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #16
Apr 14
Lingwei Kong, Connor Garnett
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-4
Braden Jacobson, Christine Trifunovic
G1
11
1
G2
11
4
Match #38
Apr 15
Lingwei Kong, Connor Garnett
G1
8
-11
G2
11
-5
G3
5
-11
Ivan Jakovljevic, Judit Castillo
G1
8
11
G2
11
5
G3
5
11
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Silver:
Bronze:
Match #14
Apr 16
AJ Koller, Connor Garnett
G1
5
-11
G2
11
-6
G3
11
-5
Brandon French, Will MacKinnon
G1
5
11
G2
11
6
G3
11
5
Match #30
Apr 17
Max Freeman, Tyson McGuffin
G1
10
-12
G2
11
-7
G3
11
-3
AJ Koller, Connor Garnett
G1
10
12
G2
11
7
G3
11
3
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