Anna Leigh Waters has captured her 200th PPA Tour title, and she has worn plenty of memorable on-court looks along the way. To mark the milestone, here are some of the outfits that rank among the favourites from her career.
One of the earliest photos of Waters on a pickleball court feels like a time capsule. She wears Nike shoes and a Paddletek shirt, and she holds a vintage paddle. The 11-year-old in the picture had no idea how much pickleball would change her life. Some things have stayed the same, though. Her signature visor and braid have remained a staple of her look.
A bright-blue pickleball outfit became one of Waters’ most iconic looks when she announced her signing with Nike as a professional athlete. The moment marked a major milestone in her career and in the evolution of professional pickleball. When a global brand like Nike invests in one of the sport’s top athletes, it signals how far the game has come. The partnership helped put pickleball on a larger stage and showed that it is no longer just a backyard pastime. It is a growing professional sport with a bright future.
Matching moments with mum
In the early days of Waters’ career, she competed alongside her mother, Leigh, and the pair often coordinated their outfits. Both women have a clear eye for fashion. Their matching FILA looks, which included polo shrugs, were among the writer’s favourites. The shrugs were arguably ahead of their time, and the outfits were both stylish and charming.
Celebrating the 100th title
Looking back at what Waters wore for her 100th title is a fitting way to celebrate her 200th. At the 2024 PPA North Carolina, she reached that milestone in a turquoise FILA dress with a scalloped hemline. The look blended cute and sporty styling perfectly, and it remains one of the writer’s personal favourites.
Polos and twirly skirts
Waters has worn several versions of collared polo tops paired with tiered, twirly skirts. The pink, navy and cream colourways were feminine and playful, and they photographed beautifully on court. These looks rank among the writer’s all-time favourite outfits in professional pickleball fashion.
Purple Nike perfection
Rounding out the list is a purple Nike set Waters wore at the PPA Greater Zion Cup. The geometric cutout detailing, open-back design and matching skirt make it a standout piece of sporty style. She finished the outfit with white crew socks and light green-and-white shoes featuring a purple Nike swoosh, which tied everything together. The attention to detail makes it a clear winner.
Waters has worn many standout looks on her way to 200 PPA Tour titles. Which of her outfits is your favourite?