The Picklr Utah Open (Grandstand Court) - Men’s and Women’s Singles

Welcome to the The Picklr Utah Open. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro singles pickleball players, including Federico Staksrud, Lea Jansen, Mary Brascia, and Tyson McGuffin


Location: Salt Palace Convention Center (Salt Lake City, UT)


Men's Singles Draw (Top 5):


1 Federico Staksrud

2 Connor Garnett

3 Tyson McGuffin

4 Dylan Frazier

5 Christopher Haworth


To see the entire Men’s Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.


Storylines:

Staksrud (1) looks to keep making it to Sunday – has made all but two.

Bristol winner Ben Johns not in the draw.

Connor Garnett (2), the KC winner, returns.

Sherry (22) vs. Ge (43) is a very entertaining first round battle: vet vs. the southpaw.

WATCH OUT FOR: Chris Haworth (5) – has a title in 2024 and is always a threat to get on the podium.


Women's Singles Draw (Top 5):


1 Lea Jansen

2 Mary Brascia

3 Salome Devidze

4 Kaitlyn Christian

5 Parris Todd


To see the entire Women's Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.


Storylines:

AL Waters is not in the draw at all, says she will return for singles next week in Vegas.

Lea Jansen (1) holds the top spot – will she live up to the billing and pressure?

Kaitlyn Christian (4) reached her second final in Bristol but has yet to strike gold.

Kate Fahey (14) the KC finalist plays the veteran Jessie Irvine (21) in a fun first round battle.

WATCH OUT FOR: Mary Brascia (2) – returns after taking a few weeks off, is always dangerous, and has a win in 2024.


To see all of the storylines for the The Picklr Utah Open, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storylines-fo...


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