13/07/2025
Success and defeat are two sides of the same coin in sports. At the 3rd Austrian Pickleball Championships, my 2nd place finish in men’s doubles was both my best result and my bitterest defeat.
I had the best player by my side in Prycen. We had cruised through the tournament, and in the final, we held a 7-5 lead – everything was going to plan. But then, it all fell apart. My game started to crumble, and my partner couldn’t compensate for my inferior performance. Our opponents, Thomas and Stefan, capitalized on this, building their game around me and ultimately winning the match. Congrats, you did well!
I’m truly sorry to my partner, Prycen. You deserved that win! I prepared as best I could, but I just wasn’t good enough on the day.
I’ve been addicted to racket sports since I was 10 – Tennis, Squash, later Racketlon and Padel. In those sports, I managed to reach my potential and achieve respectable results. But in pickleball, I’m better than I’ve ever been in any other sport. That’s why this loss stings more than any other before it, and it gives me even more reason to keep pushing myself. One thing’s for sure: I’ll keep on improving!
A huge thank you to my partner Jasmin, who is always there for me, win or lose. And thanks to ProKennex for the equipment that helps me achieve strong results in Pickleball. See you all on court!
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