Anna Leigh Waters
Anna Leigh Waters — "ALW" — is a USA professional pickleball player known for a power / all-court game. Born in 2006, Anna is around 20 years old and hails from Delray Beach, FL. Anna is ranked #1 women's in singles and #1 women's + mixed doubles. Anna plays with the JOOLA signature paddle and is sponsored by JOOLA. Anna stands 5'7" (170 cm).
Quick facts
- Nickname
- “ALW”
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Hometown
- Delray Beach, FL
- Age
- ~20 (born 2006)
- Height
- 5'7" (170 cm)
- Playing style
- Power / all-court
- Singles rank
- #1 women's
- Doubles rank
- #1 women's + mixed doubles
- Paddle
- JOOLA signature paddle
- Sponsor
- JOOLA
- Turned pro
- 2018
About Anna
The most dominant player in pickleball history. By early 2026, ALW surpassed Ben Johns as the all-time winningest PPA Tour player. She turned pro at 12, became the youngest champion in sport history, and has never really looked back.
Career highlights
- ›181+ PPA gold medals — surpassed Ben Johns to become the all-time winningest player
- ›39 Triple Crowns — sweeping all three divisions at a single event
- ›Undefeated in 2025 PPA Women's Singles — 680+ consecutive days without a loss
Fun fact
Anna Leigh discovered pickleball entirely by accident. During Hurricane Irma in 2017, her family evacuated Florida and her grandfather introduced them to pickleball at a Pennsylvania rec center. Within five years she was the undisputed #1 player in the world.
Anna Leigh Waters — frequently asked questions
How old is Anna Leigh Waters?+
Anna Leigh Waters was born in 2006, making Anna around 20 years old (Anna is from Delray Beach, FL).
What paddle does Anna Leigh Waters use?+
Anna Leigh Waters plays with the JOOLA signature paddle, as part of a sponsorship with JOOLA.
Who sponsors Anna Leigh Waters?+
Anna Leigh Waters is sponsored by JOOLA.
How tall is Anna Leigh Waters?+
Anna Leigh Waters is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.
What is Anna Leigh Waters's ranking?+
Anna Leigh Waters is ranked #1 women's in singles and #1 women's + mixed doubles on the pro tour.
When did Anna Leigh Waters turn pro?+
Anna Leigh Waters turned professional in 2018.
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