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 Newport Beach Open
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #28
Mar 03
Mari Humberg, Max Freeman
G1
11
-3
G2
11
-3
Donald Young, Cleo Bond
G1
11
3
G2
11
3
Match #47
Mar 04
Mari Humberg, Max Freeman
G1
11
-5
G2
7
-11
G3
10
-12
Pablo Tellez, Kaitlyn Christian
G1
11
5
G2
7
11
G3
10
12
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
Match #31
Mar 05
Max Freeman, Tyson McGuffin
G1
11
-2
G2
3
-11
G3
11
-13
Anderson Scarpa, Ivan Jakovljevic
G1
11
2
G2
3
11
G3
11
13
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