Anna Leigh Waters’ performance at the 2026 Pickleball World Championships once again reflected her status as one of the biggest stars in the sport. The American completed a triple crown, winning titles in women’s singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles during a memorable week at the tournament.
She teamed up with Ben Johns in mixed doubles, Anna Bright in women’s doubles and also competed in the women’s singles final to complete the remarkable achievement.
The mixed doubles final proved particularly challenging, with Waters and Johns involved in a five-game battle. The victory also marked their fourth consecutive mixed doubles title at the World Championships, further underlining their dominance as a partnership.
She then joined forces with Anna Bright to claim another gold medal in women’s doubles before completing her triple crown in singles. The singles victory was particularly significant for Waters as it marked her 300th singles win on the professional tour.
Reflecting on the achievement, Waters took to Instagram to describe the experience and the demands of the tournament.
“I don’t even know where to start. The biggest week of the year, and we defended the crown,” she wrote.
“Three finals on Championship Sunday. A five game war in mixed with @benjohns_pb for our 4th straight Worlds mixed title. Another gold with my girl @annabright.pb in women’s doubles. And singles to close out the day, my 300th singles win on tour. Eight doubles games before that singles final even started. All we could do was fight!”
Waters also acknowledged the people who contributed to her success, thanking her family, team, sponsors, tournament officials, volunteers and supporters who turned up throughout the week in Dallas.
