Titles, Tears, and Tribulations at PPA Newport! | Anna Bright Vlogs

 

 

A Busy Vlog Following the PPA Newport Beach Tournament

Come along with #2 Women's professional pickleball player Anna Bright as she navigates a chaotic schedule, including multiple events, interviews, and matches, right after a huge win in Mesa, Arizona. In this video, Anna documents the highs and lows of tournament life in Newport Beach, California.

Day 1: Traveling and Event Prep (Palm Springs to Newport)

• (0:00) Arriving in Palm Springs for a JOOLA event and preparing to drive to Newport Beach.
• (0:24) Navigating a chaotic airport and realizing the scale of the local tennis tournament.
• (0:36) Heading to the event; a minor fashion disaster with a damaged jacket.
• (1:10) Watching some of the action, including Tyra and Joel vs Brooke and Nick Kyrgios.
• (1:34) Showing off a huge haul of goodies from the Desert Smash gifting suite.
• (2:07) Reflecting on professional pickleball drama and high school-like gossip.

Day 2: Interviews and First Match (Wednesday)

• (2:52) Starting early with multiple media interviews scheduled for the morning.
• (3:13) Searching for breakfast and exploring cute coffee shops in Newport Beach.
• (3:35) Deciding to go for a run to enjoy the nice weather, despite knees hurting.
• (4:37) Final meeting of the day discussing placing vlogs on Pickleball TV.
• (4:52) Warming up for matches with partner Hayden at the venue.
• (5:53) Running late to a Brighter Pickleball dinner with fans.
• (6:13) Unboxing gifts from fans, including a custom Anna Bright Funko Pop.
• (6:39) Reviewing the day's play, admitting to jitters, and preparing for bed.

Day 3: A Very Busy Thursday

• (7:08) Starting the morning with a long call with a designer and interviews.
• (7:37) Discussing the dating form and fun email correspondences with a fan.
• (8:39) Arriving at the venue, finding parking, and getting a compliment from security.
• (9:06) Debating matching outfits with partner Jacob.
• (9:28) Winning a match and moving immediately to women's doubles without a break.
• (9:45) Spotting friends, celebrating Olivia's graduation, and filming only for YouTube.
• (10:05) Enjoying sushi and salmon rolls in the car before heading to the hotel.
• (10:25) Fitting in a gym session to maintain her physique.
• (10:41) Waking up extremely early after falling asleep with the lights on.

Day 4: Fever Dreams and Finding the Spark (Friday)

• (11:34) Wrapping up interviews and filming a video with Caden Nemoff
• (12:04) Lunch at Wild Strawberry Cafe and reflecting on the fun video shoot.
• (12:35) Facing potential issues with parking and a broken nail.
• (13:06) Winning another women's doubles match; discussing chemistry with her partner.
• (14:08) Eating a massive amount of poke in the car.
• (14:34) Getting a manicure and pedicure at a new salon.
• (15:00) Bringing boba to friends and dealing with a funny email from her "email boy."
• (15:24) Answering dating questions from fellow pro Carlos Delora.
• (16:30) Reflecting on a full day and preparing for the quarterfinals on grandstand.
• (18:47) Losing the mixed doubles match and analyzing her dinking performance.
• (19:33) Discussing a silly rock-paper-scissors bet with Hayden.

Day 5: Semi-Final Saturday and Tears

• (20:12) Reflecting on the mixed doubles loss and searching for a breakfast spot.
• (20:52) Tasting multiple donuts from Sidecar Donuts and being disappointed.
• (22:00) Dealing with parking enforcement again and defying the rules.
• (23:00) Emotional segment: Sharing feelings of panic and anxiety at the venue.
• (23:37) Calming down with meditation, overcoming tears, and preparing to play.
• (24:49) Winning the match; walking around to touch grass and get fresh air.
• (25:44) The "manic" decision to cut her own hair with nail clippers for a change.
• (28:29) Lifting weights and feeling the sparkle return after cutting her hair.

Day 6: Championship Sunday (Finals)

• (29:36) Walking on the treadmill while watching other matches and eating a healthy breakfast.
• (30:46) Successfully parking in the back lot without getting ticketed.
• (31:37) Winning the gold medal with her partner in the finals!
• (32:05) Turning down a request to play pickle pong to keep a healthy streak.
• (32:23) Wrapping up the vlog, thanking fans, and looking forward to the next tournament in Texas.