Max Freeman began playing pickleball in 2024 and made his first PPA appearance in San Clemente. Training in Boca Raton with top players James Ignatowich and Ryan Fu, Max has quickly made a name for himself with impressive performances on the tour.
He has reached two mixed doubles quarterfinals and a men’s doubles quarterfinal, securing wins over top players like McGuffin and Staksrud. Known for his left-handed play and two-handed backhand, Max is quickly emerging as a strong competitor on the PPA Tour.
PPA Tour: 2026 Veolia Atlanta Pickleball Championships
Bracket Completed
Gold:
Christopher Haworth
Silver:
Tama Shimabukuro
Bronze:
Connor Garnett
Bracket Completed
Match #54
Apr 28
Callie Smith, Max Freeman
G1
11
-8
G2
11
-8
Rafael Lenhard, Aibika Kalsarieva
G1
11
8
G2
11
8
Match #74
Apr 29
Alix Truong, Jonathan Truong
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-8
Max Freeman, Callie Smith
G1
11
6
G2
11
8
Gold:
Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns
Silver:
Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin
Bronze:
Rachel Rohrabacher / Christian Alshon
Bracket Completed
Match #37
Apr 29
Max Freeman, Tyson McGuffin
G1
10
-12
G2
10
-12
Rafa Hewett, Nicolas Acevedo
G1
10
12
G2
10
12
Gold:
Gabriel Tardio / Ben Johns
Silver:
Connor Garnett / Roscoe Bellamy
Bronze:
Federico Staksrud / Andrei Daescu