Welcome to the first episode of Pickleball Eats! When the matches end, Bannon Clark heads out with the biggest names in pickleball to discover the best local food at every PPA Tour stop. For episode one, Bannon meets up with world No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters at Giuseppe’s Pizza & Pasta in Palm Springs, California, during the PPA Masters, 2026. Anna Leigh steps into the restaurant kitchen to make penne alla vodka, tries deep-dish pizza for the first time and reveals whether she gets more nervous cooking or competing on the pickleball court. They also talk about: • Her surprising tournament superstitions • Her goals on and off the court in 2026 • The story behind her Franklin Sports partnership • Designing her signature paddle • Growing up in pickleball and finally beating her mom • Her dream celebrity doubles partners • Cooking, fashion, family and life away from competition What restaurant should Bannon visit? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for more episodes o...