Episode
Anna Leigh Waters
- Podcast
- Holding Kourt
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- Feb 27, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2417
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Summary
Kourtney is joined by Anna Leigh Waters, the #1 female pickleball player in the world. She shares how she got into the sport while her family was evacuated from Hurricane Irma. She discusses playing doubles alongside her mom and how their partnership made their relationship stronger. She explains how she focuses on staying at the top now that she's there and how she handles the difficult times and losses. She discusses the role social media plays in her career and how it also adds to the pressure. She chats about her reaction to getting the call from Nike to become their first ever pickleball athlete. She also talks about her recent Ulta Beauty campaign and shares who she looks up to for not only their career but their style as well. She offers some advice to her 12 year old self and the two wrap up the episode with a fun round of rapid fire questions. Follow Anna Leigh Waters: @anna.leigh.waters Follow Holding Kourt: @holdingkourt Follow Kourt: @court_with_a_K