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Ben Johns takes the US Open ’ s Triple Crown , winning Pro Singles , Pro Mixed with Simone Jardim , and Pro Doubles with older brother Collin Johns ( pictured above ). See story on page 36 . Photo by Steve Taylor .
features
36 US Open Roars Back
After canceling the 2020 event due to the coronavirus , the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships returns bigger than ever .
By Morgan Evans
46 The 2021 Minto US Open Showcases Trends in Pickleball
The tournament bills itself as the largest pickleball party in the world and continues to be a commercial success and trendsetter for the sport . By Alice Tym
50 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships Results & Medal Winners
56 Spikeball , Pickleball and Volleyball Battle it Out in ‘ Pro vs . Pro ’ Video Series
Ben Johns and Kyle Yates take on top-ranked spikeball and volleyball players . By Laura Gainor
58 2020 Pickleball Hall of Fame Inductees
By Fran Myer
64 Taming the Inner Critic
Where does this Inner Critic stem from ? Most likely , it ’ s been around since your childhood . By Rick Cipes
Contents
VOLUME 6 / ISSUE 3 MAY / JUNE 2021
DEPARTMENTS
6 Publisher ’ s Playbook 18 Dinks : What ’ s News in Pickleball 22 Q & A with Rules Guru Bob Unetich 26 Around the Post with Jennifer Lucore &
Alex Hamner
28 Scene on the Court with Pickleball Curmudgeon Craig Laughlin : Old Men Behaving Badly 66 Pickleball Canada 68 Around the World : Pickleball England 72 In the Know : Equipment Reviews with Jack Bandel
80 Ask the Pickleball Doctor with Dr . Noe Sariban : Ankle Sprains — Mechanism of Injury , Early Treatment and Long-Term Plan
82 Health & Nutrition with Brandi Givens , RDN : Electrolytes — An Important Component to Hydration
88 Back Court : Opening Ceremonies at the Minto US Open
FROM USA PICKLEBALL
9 Message from USA Pickleball Chairman of the Board Phil Mortenson
11 Message from Stu Upson , USA Pickleball CEO
60 USA Pickleball Launches National Championships Series ! 61 USA Pickleball Introduces
New Membership Program 78 USA Pickleball ’ s Recently Approved Equipment
86 USA Pickleball Junior Spotlight : Denver Academy ’ s Coach Ben Ollett , By Laura Gainor INSTRUCTION
30 The Big D : Defense with Alice Tym 62 Put Your Best Eye Forward with Morgan Evans 70 The Need for Speed ! with PPR ’ s Taylor H . Taylor
76 How to Use a Ball Machine Properly with Alice Tym MAY / JUNE 2021 | MAGAZINE 5