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Chris Haworth and Lea Jansen walked away from Atlanta as the first-ever LT Open champions and each with a $50,000 payday. Haworth opened his day with an 11-6, 11-5, 11-9 win over Donald Young in the semifinals, then rallied from behind to beat top seed Federico Staksrud 11-8, 7-11, 8-11, 11-1, 11-1 in the gold medal match. “The last couple weeks I feel like I’ve been playing with a lot of confidence,” Haworth said. “Just believing in myself, trusting my shots, and telling myself to go for it. That’s what I did out here, too.” On the women’s side, Jansen’s path to gold was equally intense. She edged Salome Devidze 11-7, 12-14, 11-4, 8-11, 11-4 in the semifinals before defeating her Columbus Sliders teammate Parris Todd 13-11, 5-11, 12-10, 11-6 in the final. “Parris is one of the best competitors in the sport. I knew it was going to be a battle,” Jansen said. “I was very happy she went 5 games just an hour before. I feel like fitness really played to my advantage there.” “I’m just really happy,” she added. “I’ve had a couple rough tournaments, so it’s just really nice to kind of find my groove again.” About Indian Pickleball Association: The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country. The association continues to inspire players of all ages and skill levels to embrace the game through events like the IPA Nationals. IPA is affiliated with the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF). About Pickleball World Ranking: PWR is a national ranking system that spans all age groups, skill divisions, and formats -including singles, doubles, and mixed categories. It serves as the official National Sports Federation Ranking for India. With multiple sanctioned events taking place every week across the country, PWR defines the top Indian players at every level and forms the foundation for team selection at the school, district, state, and national stages. Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won't find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that's sweeping the globe. Follow us at @pickleballnow on Instagram and be part of the community!
