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In this episode of King of the Court, we break down one of the most chaotic weeks in pickleball in a long time. From controversial line calls and cheating accusations to a shocking disqualification mid match and everything in between.

KOTC dives into the drama surrounding the U.S. Open, including questionable calls, player reactions, and the growing conversation around officiating and accountability in pro pickleball.

KOTC talks Pickle Slam, where ALW faced off against tennis legends and sparked debate after being frozen out in doubles.

We also cover the Sacramento Open, including Hunter Johnson’s DQ, Eric Oncins’ viral “blow over the net” moment, and why inconsistency in officiating is becoming a major issue in the sport.

Plus:

* Should certain on-court behaviors be considered unsportsmanlike?

* Does the sport need better rules and enforcement ASAP?

* And what happens when the biggest stars aren’t playing… is it actually better?

Drop your thoughts in the comments: Was this week bad for pickleball… or exactly what the sport needs?

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Timestamps

00:00 Start

02:55 Football story

05:30 Club Pickleball Mastermind

07:20 Pickler Universe Giveaway

11:36 US Open

20:06 Pickleslam

34:45 Sacramento open

44:28 Womens Singles

48:41 Mixed Doubles

1:01:59 Mens Doubles

1:07:08 Womens Doubles

1:19:15 Questions

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In this episode of King of the Court (KOTC), KOTC breaks down some of the biggest storylines in and around pickleball, from the Joola lawsuit against multiple paddle companies.

KOTC also previews the Sacramento Open with key matchups and players to watch, dive into the implications of the Joola lawsuit on the paddle industry, and discuss how NIL deals are reshaping athlete earnings across sports. Plus, we explore the rise of padel and whether it poses a real threat to pickleball’s momentum.

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00:00
04:20 Sponsors
16:05 Partners Video
21:17 Joola Lawsuit
29:38 Road to finals
34:20 Sacramento
36:27 Mens Singles
41:52 Womens Singles
43:19 Mixed Doubles
45:11 Womens Doubles
47:04 Mens Doubles
54:00 Questions

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In this episode of the King of the Court (KOTC) podcast covers a wide range of topics from the PPA Hanoi Cup and also the PPA Newport Beach Challenger tournaments.

Jimmy and Tyler recap the PPA Asia Hanoi Cup, highlighting the challenging conditions (extreme heat, humidity, and questionable court quality) and the continued dominance of American players despite international participation. Jimmy and Tyler discuss travel issues faced by players, including visa and passport complications, and critique aspects of the event such as lack of replay technology and production choices.


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Timestamps
00:00 Sponsors
17:00 Hanoi
28:05 Womens Singles
30:25 Mens Doubles
34:10 Women’s Doubles
38:22 Newport Beach Challenger
50:00 Questions

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