What’s it like to be the world’s best player at just 17 years old? Anna Leigh and Leigh Waters join a very special edition of the PicklePod to give you a look behind the curtain.

They share some insane fan stories including groups of fans tracking them down at the airport. Finally, Anna Leigh explains how to hit one of her most dangerous shots.

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0:00 Anna Leigh’s car collection

6:17 The pressure of being number 1

11:40 Partnership helps the mother-daughter relationship

16:00 ALW fandom reaches new heights

19:10 Tennis world recognizes the Waters

22:50 An average day of training

26:49 Adapting to paddle technology

32:15 Anna Leigh’s new paddle

36:39 Is Leigh Waters back?

42:49 Net worth rumors and sponsorship deals

48:12 Lessons from lob-gate

53:35 The pressure to win and the Tyra Black match

1:02:34 Innovating with the Happy Gilmore Serve

1:04:31 Anna Leigh’s two-handed backhand

1:08:10 RV life and ALW’s ‘bodyguard’

1:13:20 Rapid fire questions

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