Pickleball's Most Eligible Bachelorette Reveals Her Dating Preferences and Deal Breakers In this candid "girl talk" session, professional pickleball athlete Anna Bright sits down with Victoria Radnothy from Pickleball.com to discuss her unconventional dating life. As one of the top-ranked pros and "pickleball's most eligible bachelorette," Anna shares unfiltered insights into what she's looking for in a partner, from physical preferences and DUPR ratings to deal breakers and "icks." This interview offers a blend of professional pickleball context and relatable dating anecdotes, providing a humorous and personal look into the life of a top athlete navigating the complexities of romance. Anna Bright's Dating Form (0:55-1:41) Anna Bright discusses her now-famous Google dating form, initially a fun, low-key way for interested individuals to express interest. She reveals that the form has amassed 367 responses, making it "like a job" to sift through. Anna even jokes about needing a "matchmaker dating analyst" to help filter the overwhelming number of applications, especially after the floodgates opened following an article on Pickleball.com. She emphasizes that the form was initially a challenge for potential suitors to find, but now it's become much more widespread. Physical Type (1:41-3:15) Anna outlines her physical preferences, stating she's 26 and prefers partners aged 25 to the "upper 30s." She tends to prefer brunettes and finds the "six-foot range" for height to be "amazing." Interestingly, her mother's first question about any guy she talks to is always eye color, as her mom dreams of blue-eyed grandchildren. Anna admits she can "overlook anything" if she truly likes someone, but generally leans towards blue eyes. DUPR Rating (3:15-4:50) When it comes to DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), Anna has specific preferences. If a potential partner plays pickleball, she couldn't go below a 4.5 DUPR and ideally wants someone between 4.5 and 5.0. She explicitly states she doesn't want someone "better than a 5.5" or someone "trying to be pro," as that creates a "weird dynamic." If they don't play pickleball, she expects them to be able to reach a 3.5 DUPR level within a month or two, otherwise, she might get the "ick" because she desires to have "athletic kids." Ideal Career (4:50-5:30) Anna isn't particular about a specific profession but seeks a "stud" who is a "go-getter" and has a "bias for action." She desires a partner with a similar mindset to hers, someone who is also "taking on a lot" in their own life, mirroring her current momentum in both her pickleball career and other ventures. Deal Breakers (5:30-6:17) A significant deal breaker for Anna is someone who "sleeps in." She feels it's out of alignment with her own active lifestyle, questioning why a man with "testosterone flowing through your veins" isn't active. Another crucial deal breaker is a lack of activeness and not caring about one's health and body, as physical well-being is very important to her. Ultimately, she wants someone who "makes my life better, makes my life easier." Icks (6:17-7:08) Anna reveals a major "ick" or pet peeve: someone who doesn't return a shopping cart. She sees this as a clear indicator of incompatibility. While she doesn't immediately recall other "icks," she notes that she "can get the ick" easily. She also clarifies that she's not a "car person" and has no preference for the type of car a potential partner drives. Best and Worst Responses (7:08-10:00) Anna shares insights into what makes a good or bad dating form response. She appreciates serious and deep answers but values a balance with "playful humor," acknowledging the inherently funny nature of filling out a dating application. The "description" question is a key filter for her, serving as a "test of creativity." Many respondents fall flat by using generic descriptions involving "espresso" or "sunlight," directly referencing the example prompt given in the form. She dislikes responses for the "ideal first date" question that involve playing pickleball, as she doesn't want to play on a first date. Additionally, she uses a "narcissism scale" and finds people who rate themselves as a "one" (no self-awareness) or an "eight plus" (too narcissistic) to be red flags. She believes the correct answer is a "mid-range" rating, putting herself at a five or six. Realities of Dating on Tour (10:00-12:20) Anna discusses the geographical challenges of dating, preferring partners who live in South Florida or have flexible jobs that allow for travel. She also mentions the awkwardness of receiving forms from people who work at her training club, which she chooses to ignore. Anna clarifies that the dating form is a "fun side quest" separate from her "actual dating life," though there is some crossover. She created the form after being ghosted on a dating app, deciding to make potential suitors "work" for her attention. She's even sent the form link to guys who have asked her out, viewing it as a way to put them "through hoops" to prove their ambition and sense of humor.
